Telford to Preston by train

Going from Telford to Preston by train

About to set off from Telford to Preston by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost between Telford and Preston

Average fares along this route:

• The cheapest ticket price: £45.18

• Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

• Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:

• Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

• Travel with a budget train operator

• Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively

• Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)

• Select a non-flexible fare

• Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares

• Subscribe to the Rail Europe newsletter to be notified about discounts.

And last but not least, compare ticket prices on Rail Europe. We automatically compile all ticket offers in one easy search so you can choose by price, timing or whatever is driving your journey.

Train schedule for travel between Telford and Preston

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 37 trains make this journey of 121 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Telford is at 05:38 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:10.

During the weekend, 05:49 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 22:10 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 7 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Telford to Preston

The swiftest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 49 minutes, crossing a total distance of 121 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Telford and Preston?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Learn more about train travel from Telford to Preston

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Preston city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.