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The cheapest and fastest trains from Ashford to Preston
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£130
Average price
£148
Fastest journey
4 h 41 m
Average duration
4 h 42 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
379 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ashford to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ashford to Preston will cost around £148 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £130.
Fast trains
To travel from Ashford to Preston you need to make at least 3 changes.
20:1610h15
Ashford06:31Preston
£1301One-way
3 changes
16:125h40
Ashford21:52Preston
£1441One-way
3 changes
17:405h27
Ashford23:07Preston
£1501One-way
3 changes
18:405h44
Ashford00:24Preston
£1501One-way
3 changes
05:104h49
Ashford09:59Preston
£1671One-way
3 changes
08:164h41
Ashford12:57Preston
£1671One-way
3 changes
07:164h42
Ashford11:58Preston
£1671One-way
3 changes
11:164h42
Ashford15:58Preston
£1671One-way
3 changes
09:164h43
Ashford13:59Preston
£1671One-way
3 changes
13:164h43
Ashford17:59Preston
£1671One-way
3 changes
Live departures
Ashford to Preston train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 07:06
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:16 Ashford | 4h42 | 11:58 Preston | 3 changes | |
| 08:16 Ashford | 4h41 | 12:57 Preston | 3 changes | |
| 09:16 Ashford | 4h43 | 13:59 Preston | 3 changes | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
| 05:10 Ashford | 4h49 | 09:59 Preston | 3 changes | |
| 06:13 Ashford | 4h44 | 10:57 Preston | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ashford to Preston
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Ashford to Preston run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £131 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 379 km |
Average train duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £131 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 4h 41m |
First train 05:32 |
Last train 20:16 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Southeastern from Ashford to Preston trainsAvanti West Coast, Southeastern trains will get you between Ashford and Preston from £131. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 55m
Cheapest Price
£126
Avanti West Coast frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Southeastern
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
4h 41m
Cheapest Price
£131
Southeastern frequency
16 a day
FAQs: Ashford to Preston train
FAQs: Travel by train from Ashford to Preston easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ashford to Preston.
The train distance from Ashford to Preston is 379 km.
Booking trains from Ashford to Preston in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Ashford to Preston can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £131, while the average price tends to be around £175.
The train journey from Ashford to Preston covers a distance of 379 km and takes approximately 4h 41m. Trains run 2 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Ashford to Preston is by train, costing approximately £131.
The first train from Ashford to Preston leaves at 5:32.
The train station in Ashford that goes to Preston is Ashford International (AFK), and it arrives at Preston station (PRE).
The last train from Ashford to Preston departs at 20:16.
Trains from Ashford to Preston run approximately 2 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Ashford to Preston.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Ashford to Preston.
Yes, you can take the train from Ashford to Preston.
There is no night train service from Ashford to Preston.
To travel from Ashford to Preston, you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ashford and Preston
Ashford
Preston
The major train station for departures in Ashford is Ashford International. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ashford International for your trip from Ashford to Preston.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 21:30 Sunday 06:00 - 21:30 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Car Park A
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: These are located in the booking hall on the domestic side of the station. They are also located in the subway adjacent to the gateline on the international side of the station.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Platforms - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platforms- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: on platform 1/2 there is a heated waiting room on platform 5/6 there is a heated waiting shelter The Station has a range of perch and standard height seating on all platforms.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: behind bus stop front of station
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Ashford International
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the station forecourt outside the booking hall.
The major train station for arrivals in Preston is Preston. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Preston for your journey to Preston from Ashford.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
Distance to city center
1 km
Number of platforms
6Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
Dining
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps.
WC
- £0.30
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Enterprise
- Europcar
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
Public transport options for Preston
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
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