Is there a direct train from Chippenham to Preston?

The journey between Chippenham and Preston usually involves 9 changes of train.We usually find around 33 departures on this route every weekday, counting only those that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 50 departures.

How long does it take to travel from Chippenham to Preston?

The Chippenham to Preston train travel takes about 4 hours and 1 minute, no matter when you leave.

What are the Chippenham to Preston train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Preston leaving Chippenham at around 06:25 and the last train leaving at around 21:17.At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Chippenham at around 00:56, with the final departure at 23:38.

Chippenham to Preston by train

First train

00:56
Last train

23:38

Avg changes

2
Fastest journey

4hr 1m

Distance

258 kilometres
Trains per day

41

Avg. journey time

6hr 5m
Train operators

Explore Chippenham to Preston by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Chippenham to Preston aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train travel between Chippenham and Preston: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Chippenham to Preston:

Cheapest tickets: US$74.38
Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:
Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 3 months in advance.

Chippenham to Preston departure frequency and train timetable

With 41 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 15 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 06:25 and the last one is at 21:17. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:56, with the last one at 23:38.

Chippenham to Preston distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 258 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 4 hours and 1 minute.

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

Tickets along this route go on sale 3 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 even more about travelling from Chippenham 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.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Chippenham and Preston by train?

The train journey from Chippenham to Preston covers 258 kilometres in total.

How much is a train ticket from Chippenham to Preston?

The lowest price on this route is US$74.38. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around , while those booked 7 days in advance are around .

When can I start booking my Chippenham to Preston train tickets?

You can purchase tickets for this route 3 months in advance.

How long does the train take from Chippenham to Preston?

The fastest journey takes 4 hours and 1 minute.

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