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Preston to Watford Train Schedule
Trip Summary
You can pick from 8 daily train trips between Preston and Watford. The average train journey from Preston to Watford takes 3 hours and 10 minutes, but some Virgin Trains train trips are as short as 2 hours and 27 minutes.
| Distance | 175 mi (281 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 27m |
| Lowest price | $57.80 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Virgin Trains + Connections |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Preston to Watford
- Northern Rail + Connections tickets: $124 one-way
- Virgin Trains tickets: $58 one-way
- Virgin Trains + Connections tickets: $124 one-way
Which train should you take from Preston to Watford?
There are 3 train lines with service from Preston to Watford. Virgin Trains + Connections is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 4 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Rail + Connections | 1 | 4h 39m | $123.87 |
| Virgin Trains | 3 | 2h 59m | $101.85 |
| Virgin Trains + Connections | 4 | 2h 57m | $132.74 |
Northern Rail + Connections train tickets from Preston to Watford start from $124, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Northern Rail + Connections schedules to Watford. Northern Rail + Connections in Preston leaves from Preston (Lancs) . And in Watford trains arrive at Watford Junction .
From Preston to Watford train travel on Northern Rail + Connections takes 4 hours and 39 minutes. If you are looking to get to Watford faster, Northern Rail + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 27 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Watford on a weekend there is typically one Northern Rail + Connections scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Preston.
Virgin Trains train tickets from Preston to Watford start from $58, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 Virgin Trains schedules to Watford. Virgin Trains in Preston leaves from Preston (Lancs) . And in Watford trains arrive at Watford Junction .
From Preston to Watford train travel on Virgin Trains takes 2 hours and 59 minutes. If you are looking to get to Watford faster, Virgin Trains offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 27 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Virgin Trains offers 3 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Watford.
Virgin Trains + Connections train tickets from Preston to Watford start from $124, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Virgin Trains + Connections schedules to Watford. Virgin Trains + Connections in Preston leaves from Preston (Lancs) . And in Watford trains arrive at Watford Junction .
From Preston to Watford train travel on Virgin Trains + Connections takes 2 hours and 57 minutes. If you are looking to get to Watford faster, Virgin Trains + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 27 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Virgin Trains + Connections offers 4 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Watford.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Preston to Watford
Trains from Preston to Watford are the most crowded on Monday. 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 Monday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Preston at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. 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 8 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Preston to Watford. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.
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 Watford?
Main arrival station: Watford Junction
Watford has one train station.
All train stations in Watford:
Watford Junction
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