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Trip Summary
You can pick from 5 daily train trips between Wolverhampton and Preston. The average train journey from Wolverhampton to Preston takes 2 hours and 5 minutes, but some West Midlands Railway + Connections train trips are as short as one hour and 34 minutes.
| Distance | 85 mi (136 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 34m |
| Lowest price | $73.76 |
| Most frequent service | CrossCountry + Connections |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Wolverhampton to Preston?
2 train services operate from Wolverhampton to Preston. CrossCountry + Connections usually has more trains scheduled, with 4 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrossCountry + Connections | 4 | 2h 14m | $73.76 |
| West Midlands Railway + Connections | 1 | 1h 35m | $73.76 |
CrossCountry + Connections train tickets from Wolverhampton to Preston start from $74, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 CrossCountry + Connections schedules to Preston. CrossCountry + Connections in Wolverhampton leaves from Wolverhampton Train Station . And in Preston trains arrive at Preston (Lancs) .
From Wolverhampton to Preston train travel on CrossCountry + Connections takes 2 hours and 14 minutes. If you are looking to get to Preston faster, CrossCountry + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 34 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, CrossCountry + Connections offers 4 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Preston.
West Midlands Railway + Connections train tickets from Wolverhampton to Preston start from $74, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 West Midlands Railway + Connections schedules to Preston. West Midlands Railway + Connections in Wolverhampton leaves from Wolverhampton Train Station . And in Preston trains arrive at Preston (Lancs) .
From Wolverhampton to Preston train travel on West Midlands Railway + Connections takes 1 hours and 35 minutes. If you are looking to get to Preston faster, West Midlands Railway + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 34 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Preston on a weekend there is typically one West Midlands Railway + Connections scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Wolverhampton.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Wolverhampton to Preston on Monday. Tickets for Monday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Monday. Monday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Wolverhampton at 1:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 5 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Preston to Wolverhampton.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Wolverhampton?
Main departure station: Wolverhampton Train Station
There is one train station in Wolverhampton.
All train stations in Wolverhampton:
Wolverhampton Train Station
Where is the train station in Preston?
Main arrival station: Preston Station
Preston has one train station.
Train stations in Preston:
Preston Station
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