Preston to Newton Abbot by train

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Overview: trains from Preston to Newton Abbot

Find the key information for travelling by train from Preston to Newton Abbot, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 01:15 View journey
Last train 22:40 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 42m View journey
Distance (km) 364
Trains / day 22 View all
Cheapest journey £124.18 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 12m
Train operators 4

Travelling from Preston to Newton Abbot by train

Considering a train trip from Preston to Newton Abbot? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost between Preston to Newton Abbot

Getting from Preston to Newton Abbot by rail typically costs £124.18, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Train timetable for travel between Preston and Newton Abbot

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Preston to Newton Abbot by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 03:57

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 22:40

  • First daily departure (weekend): 01:15

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 22:39

  • Average number of daily trains: 22 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 46 minutes

Average train travel time from Preston to Newton Abbot

The quickest time by train is 4 hours and 42 minutes, travelling a total distance of 364 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Preston to Newton Abbot trains

Tickets for travel to Newton Abbot along this route are available for purchase 5 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Further insights on trains from Preston to Newton Abbot

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Newton Abbot city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Preston to Newton Abbot

Want to know more about your journey from Preston to Newton Abbot? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance from Preston to Newton Abbot is 364 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.