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Preston to Plymouth by train
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First train04:02
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Last train21:22
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey5hr 20m
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Distance389 kilometres
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Trains per day17
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Avg. journey time6hr 51m
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Train operators
Travelling from Preston to Plymouth by train
Fast trains from Preston to Plymouth take around 5 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 389 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Preston and Plymouth.
1. Are there direct trains from Preston to Plymouth?
Journeys between Preston and Plymouth usually involve one change of train.
We usually find around 26 departures on the route from Preston to Plymouth every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer departures at weekends, when we found around 19 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Preston to Plymouth?
The Preston to Plymouth train travel time is normally about 5 hours and 20 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Preston to Plymouth train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest train to Plymouth is usually scheduled to depart Preston around 04:02 and the last train is around 22:40. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Preston around 04:02, and the last at 21:22.
When to book Preston to Plymouth train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Preston to Plymouth by train.
Which train companies operate between Preston and Plymouth?
More than one train company operates on the route from Preston to Plymouth, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- Avanti West Coast
- CrossCountry
- Great Western Railway
- London Underground
- Northern Rail
- Virgin Trains
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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