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Bournemouth to Preston by train
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Cheapest Price €70.97
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30 days in advance €71.40
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7 days in advance €72.26
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First train05:15
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Last train23:12
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Avg changes1
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Fastest journey4hr 51m
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Distance342 kilometres
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Trains per day31
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Avg. journey time6hr 49m
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Train operators
Explore Bournemouth to Preston by train
Thinking about travelling from Bournemouth to Preston by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.
Train travel between Bournemouth and Preston: train ticket prices
Cost of train tickets from Bournemouth to Preston:
Cheapest tickets: €70.97
Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance: €71
Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance: €72
Tickets go on sale 5 and a half months in advance.
Train times for travel between Bournemouth and Preston
If you are taking the train from Bournemouth to Preston, you will have 31 trains each day (with a departure every 28 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 05:15. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:12. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:35, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:12.
Travel time and distance between Bournemouth and Preston
The route’s fastest journey takes 4 hours and 51 minutes, covering a total of 342 kilometres.
How early can you book train tickets between Bournemouth and Preston?
Tickets along this route go on sale 5 and a half 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.
Maximising your travels to Preston
For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Preston.
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Bournemouth to Preston by train?
The train journey between Bournemouth and Preston covers 342 kilometres.
What’s the cost of a train ticket from Bournemouth to Preston?
The cheapest tickets for this route start at €70.97. When booked 30 days ahead, prices are typically €71. Tickets booked 7 days in advance typically cost €72.
When do tickets go on sale for trains from Bournemouth to Preston?
Tickets for this journey become available 5 and a half months before the travel date.
How long does the train take from Bournemouth to Preston?
The fastest travel time is 4 hours and 51 minutes.
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