Preston to Wrexham by train

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Overview: trains from Preston to Wrexham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Preston to Wrexham, 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 04:02 View journey
Last train 23:10 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 17m View journey
Distance (km) 81
Trains / day 43 View all
Cheapest journey £19.30 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 12m
Train operators 9

Discover Preston to Wrexham by train

Planning a train adventure from Preston to Wrexham? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train cost from Preston to Wrexham

Ready to book tickets from Preston to Wrexham? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Preston and Wrexham typically run £19.30.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 4 and a half months in advance.

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Preston to Wrexham departure frequency and train timetable

With 43 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 19 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 05:33 and the last one is at 23:10. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 04:02, with the last one at 22:39.

Average train travel time from Preston to Wrexham

The quickest time by train is 1 hour and 17 minutes, travelling a total distance of 81 kilometres.

When do tickets between Preston and Wrexham go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Preston and Wrexham 4 and a half months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Further insights on trains from Preston to Wrexham

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 Wrexham city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Preston to Wrexham

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

The total distance between Preston and Wrexham by train is 81 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

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.