Preston to Bridgend by train

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Overview: trains from Preston to Bridgend

Find the key information for travelling by train from Preston to Bridgend, 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 00:57 View journey
Last train 23:10 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 41m View journey
Distance (km) 257
Trains / day 24 View all
Cheapest journey €41.82 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 10m
Train operators 8

Taking the train from Preston to Bridgend

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Train travel between Preston and Bridgend: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Preston to Bridgend:

  • Cheapest tickets: €41.82

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 4 months in advance.

Preston to Bridgend daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Bridgend on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 24 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 00:57: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:10: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 04:02: departure of first train on weekends

  • 22:39: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 43 minutes: frequency of train departures

Travel time and distance between Preston and Bridgend

The route’s fastest journey takes 3 hours and 41 minutes, covering a total of 257 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Preston and Bridgend?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Preston and Bridgend 4 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

More information on train travel from Preston to Bridgend

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Bridgend city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Preston to Bridgend

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

The train journey between Preston and Bridgend spans 257 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

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.