Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon by train
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Overview: trains from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon
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From Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon by train
Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon by train. With 26 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.
Train cost between Preston and Stratford-upon-Avon: point-to-point tickets
Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from £19.76, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.
Cost of travel with European train passes
Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.
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Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon train times
Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon is at 00:37 and the last is at 22:40. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 04:02 and the last one is at 23:35. You can expect 26 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 51 minutes.
Travel time and distance between Preston and Stratford-upon-Avon
The route’s fastest journey takes 2 hours and 49 minutes, covering a total of 186 kilometres.
How early can you book train tickets from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon?
Tickets on this route typically go on sale 5 and a half months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.
Further insights on trains from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon
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 Stratford-upon-Avon city guide.
FAQs about the train journey from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon
Want to know more about your journey from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The trip from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon covers a distance of 186 kilometres.
The cheapest ticket for this journey starts at £19.76. Tickets booked 30 days in advance typically cost around . If booked 7 days in advance, the price is typically .
Tickets for this route go on sale 5 and a half months in advance of the departure date.
The fastest journey time is 2 hours and 49 minutes.
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