Preston to Redditch by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Preston to Redditch? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 169 kilometres.

Train cost for travel between Preston and Redditch

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £21.27, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 3 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Preston to Redditch departure frequency and train timetable

With 24 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 50 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:57 and the last one is at 22:40. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:17, with the last one at 22:38.

Preston to Redditch distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 169 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 2 hours and 32 minutes.

When are tickets between Preston and Redditch available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Preston and Redditch can be purchased 3 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Additional information on train travel from Preston to Redditch

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Redditch city guide to start planning your getaway.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Preston to Redditch by train?

The train journey between Preston and Redditch covers 169 kilometres.

How much does the train from Preston to Redditch cost?

The lowest fare on this route is £21.27. If booked 30 days in advance, tickets are priced around . When booked 7 days before travel, expect to pay around .

When do tickets go on sale for trains travelling from Preston to Redditch?

Tickets for this journey become available 3 months ahead of the travel date.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Redditch?

The fastest jouney takes 2 hours and 32 minutes.