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Trip Summary
There are 8 daily trains from Preston to Worcester. Traveling by train from Preston to Worcester usually takes around 3 hours and 20 minutes, but the fastest Virgin Trains + Connections train can make the trip in 2 hours and 54 minutes.
| Distance | 110 mi (178 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 54m |
| Lowest price | £17.22 |
| Most frequent service | Virgin Trains + Connections |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Preston to Worcester?
2 train services operate from Preston to Worcester. Virgin Trains + Connections usually has more trains scheduled, with 6 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| TransPennine Express + Connections | 2 | 3h 51m | £56.08 |
| Virgin Trains + Connections | 6 | 3h 10m | £38.95 |
TransPennine Express + Connections train tickets from Preston to Worcester start from £56, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 TransPennine Express + Connections schedules to Worcester. TransPennine Express + Connections in Preston leaves from Preston (Lancs) . And in Worcester trains arrive at Worcester Shrub Hill .
From Preston to Worcester train travel on TransPennine Express + Connections takes 3 hours and 51 minutes. If you are looking to get to Worcester faster, TransPennine Express + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 54 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, TransPennine Express + Connections offers 2 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Worcester.
Virgin Trains + Connections train tickets from Preston to Worcester start from £17, and on average cost . Daily there are 6 Virgin Trains + Connections schedules to Worcester. Virgin Trains + Connections in Preston leaves from Preston (Lancs) . And in Worcester trains arrive at Worcester Shrub Hill .
From Preston to Worcester train travel on Virgin Trains + Connections takes 3 hours and 10 minutes. If you are looking to get to Worcester faster, Virgin Trains + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 54 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Virgin Trains + Connections offers 6 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Worcester.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Preston to Worcester tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Preston at 09:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 20:00. 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 8 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.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Preston?
Main departure station: Preston Station
There is one train station in Preston.
All train stations in Preston:
Preston Station
Where is the train station in Worcester?
Main arrival station: Worcester Shrub Hill Train Station
Worcester has one train station.
Train stations in Worcester:
Worcester Shrub Hill Train Station
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