Travelling by train from Kidderminster to Preston

Ready to travel from Kidderminster 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.

Train cost for travel between Kidderminster and Preston

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$29.00, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 4 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Kidderminster to Preston train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Kidderminster to Preston is at 06:09 and the last is at 22:48. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 06:02 and the last one is at 22:47. You can expect 36 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 21 minutes.

How long is the train journey from Kidderminster to Preston?

This journey covers a total of 156 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Booking time frame: Kidderminster to Preston trains

Tickets for travel to Preston along this route are available for purchase 4 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Additional information on train travel from Kidderminster to Preston

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Preston city guide to start planning your getaway.

Frequently asked questions

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

The train journey from Kidderminster to Preston covers 156 kilometres in total.

How much is a train ticket from Kidderminster to Preston?

The cheapest fare on this route is US$29.00. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .

How far in advance can I book my Kidderminster to Preston train tickets?

Tickets for this route become available 4 and a half months before the travel date.

How long does the train take from Kidderminster to Preston?

The fastest journey by train is 2 hours and 13 minutes.