The cheapest and fastest trains from Avonmouth to Preston
Cheapest price
£104
Average price
£104
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 5 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
252 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Avonmouth to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Avonmouth to Preston will cost around £104 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £104.
Of the 1 trains that leave Avonmouth for Preston every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 252 km distance in an average of 4 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Avonmouth to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Avonmouth to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £49.
Distance: 252 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£59 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 8m Average total duration 17h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Avonmouth to Preston
Trains from Avonmouth to Preston run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £35 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 16:18. The fastest train covers the 252 km distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 252 km |
Average train duration 3h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 5m |
First train 05:25 |
Last train 16:18 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, first_great_western from Avonmouth to Preston trainsAvanti West Coast, first_great_western trains will get you between Avonmouth and Preston from £35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Avonmouth to Preston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Avonmouth to Preston by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Preston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Avonmouth and Preston
- Car Park: Adjacent to Platform 2.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on either side of McLaren Road
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.30
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
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