From Preston to Cradley Heath by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Preston to Cradley Heath by train. With 24 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost from Preston to Cradley Heath

Ready to book tickets from Preston to Cradley Heath? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Preston and Cradley Heath typically run €166.78.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 3 and a half months in advance.

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Train times for travel between Preston and Cradley Heath

If you are taking the train from Preston to Cradley Heath, you will have 24 trains each day (with a departure every 46 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 06:17. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 21:18. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:17, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 21:22.

Average train travel time and distance from Preston to Cradley Heath

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 5 minutes, spanning 149 kilometres in total.

When do tickets go on sale between Preston and Cradley Heath?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Preston and Cradley Heath 3 and a half months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Making the most of your Preston to Cradley Heath travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Cradley Heath.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Preston to Cradley Heath by train?

The train journey between Preston and Cradley Heath covers 149 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Preston to Cradley Heath?

The lowest price on this route is €166.78. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around , while those booked 7 days in advance are around .

How far in advance can I book my Preston to Cradley Heath train travel?

Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 3 and a half months in advance.

What’s the travel time from Preston to Cradley Heath by train?

The fastest journey is 2 hours and 5 minutes.