Bridgend to Preston by train

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Overview: trains from Bridgend to Preston

Find the key information for travelling by train from Bridgend to Preston, 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 00:06 View journey
Last train 23:15 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 58m View journey
Distance (km) 257
Trains / day 28 View all
Cheapest journey US$87.55 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 21m
Train operators 9

Travelling by train from Bridgend to Preston

Ready to travel from Bridgend to Preston by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Cost of train tickets between Bridgend and Preston

The cheapest train tickets from Bridgend to Preston start at US$87.55. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Bridgend to Preston is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Bridgend to Preston train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 00:06.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:15.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 04:30.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 22:38.

  • 28 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 24 minutes.

Average train travel time from Bridgend to Preston

The quickest time by train is 3 hours and 58 minutes, travelling a total distance of 257 kilometres.

When are tickets between Bridgend and Preston available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Bridgend and Preston can be purchased 5 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Bridgend to Preston by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Preston.

FAQs about the train journey from Bridgend to Preston

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

The distance between Bridgend and Preston is 257 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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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.