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Trip Summary
You can pick from 11 daily train trips between Walsall and Preston. The average train journey from Walsall to Preston takes 3 hours and 5 minutes, but some West Midlands Railway + Connections train trips are as short as 2 hours and 17 minutes.
| Distance | 87 mi (139 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 17m |
| Lowest price | £19.02 |
| Most frequent service | West Midlands Railway + Connections |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Walsall to Preston?
West Midlands Railway + Connections is the one and only train line which connects Walsall to Preston. However, there are 11 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands Railway + Connections | 11 | 3h 5m | £46.46 |
West Midlands Railway + Connections train tickets from Walsall to Preston start from £19, and on average cost . Daily there are 11 West Midlands Railway + Connections schedules to Preston. West Midlands Railway + Connections in Walsall leaves from Saddlers Centre and one other station. And in Preston trains arrive at Preston (Lancs) .
From Walsall to Preston train travel on West Midlands Railway + Connections takes 3 hours and 5 minutes. If you are looking to get to Preston faster, West Midlands Railway + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 17 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, West Midlands Railway + Connections offers 11 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Preston.
Frequently Asked Questions
Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Walsall to Preston. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Walsall at 13:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. 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 11 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 Walsall.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Walsall?
Main departure station: Saddlers Centre
There are two stations in Walsall where you can board the train to Preston.
All train stations in Walsall:
Saddlers Centre
Bescot Stadium 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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