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Preston to Winchester Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

There are usually 4 daily train trips available from Preston to Winchester. Traveling by train from Preston to Winchester usually takes 4 hours and 17 minutes, but the fastest Virgin Trains + Connections train can make the trip in 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Distance196 mi (315 km)
Fastest train4h 9m
Lowest price$79.78
Most frequent serviceVirgin Trains + Connections
Train lines1

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Which train should you take from Preston to Winchester?

Virgin Trains + Connections is the one and only train line which connects Preston to Winchester. However, there are 4 trains per day to choose from.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Virgin Trains + Connections44h 17m$101.08
  • Virgin Trains + Connections train tickets from Preston to Winchester start from $80, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Virgin Trains + Connections schedules to Winchester. Virgin Trains + Connections in Preston leaves from Preston (Lancs) . And in Winchester trains arrive at Winchester Train Station .

    From Preston to Winchester train travel on Virgin Trains + Connections takes 4 hours and 17 minutes. If you are looking to get to Winchester faster, Virgin Trains + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Preston to Winchester

The distance between Preston and Winchester is approximately 196 miles, or 315 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 17 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 9 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Trains from Preston to Winchester are the most crowded on Wednesday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Wednesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

The earliest train departs Preston at 10:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 12:00pm. 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 4 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 Winchester?

Main arrival station: Winchester Train Station

Winchester has one train station.

All train stations in Winchester:

  • Winchester Train Station

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