The cheapest and fastest trains from Brentwood to Preston
Cheapest price
£141
Average price
£141
Fastest journey
4 h 51 m
Average duration
4 h 55 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
314 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brentwood to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brentwood to Preston will cost around £141 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £141.
To travel from Brentwood to Preston you need to make at least 4 changes.










Live departures
Brentwood to Preston train times
The table below shows live departures for Brentwood to Preston trains for tomorrow, Thursday 13 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:08 Brentwood | 5h30 | 10:38 Preston | 3 changes | |
![]() | 06:06 Brentwood | 4h51 | 10:57 Preston | 4 changes | |
![]() | 06:34 Brentwood | 5h04 | 11:38 Preston | 3 changes | |
![]() | 07:02 Brentwood | 4h56 | 11:58 Preston | 4 changes | |
![]() | 07:32 Brentwood | 5h06 | 12:38 Preston | 3 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brentwood to Preston
Trains from Brentwood to Preston run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £105 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 20:01. The fastest train covers the 314 km distance in 4h 51m.
Distance 314 km |
Average train duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £105 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 4h 51m |
First train 05:25 |
Last train 20:01 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Elizabeth Line from Brentwood to Preston trainsAvanti West Coast, Elizabeth Line trains will get you between Brentwood and Preston from £105. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Brentwood to Preston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brentwood 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Brentwood and Preston
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 07:10 - 20:10
- Type of shops available: News agent located at the top of the staircase to platform 1
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category B3. This station has step-free access to some platforms. It is step-free from the booking hall via lifts to Platforms 1, 2 and 3. Access to Platform 4 through Alexandra Road car park entrance via a high gradient road. Staff ramp assistance is always available Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located within the ticket hall on Warley Hill and inside the station entrance on platform 4 The Parade.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platforms 3&4 Baby change facilities are available within the accessible toilets on platforms 3&4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 3 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting rooms are located on both Platform 3 and Platform 4. There is one step to access the waiting room on platform 4. Access to the waiting room on platform 3 is step free. Both waiting rooms are open from first train to last.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alexandra Road car park and limited spaces on Platform 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services depart from: Alexandra Road for both Westbound and Eastbound services Click here for map
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 07:10 - 20:10
- Type of shops available: News agent Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The accessible (radar key) toilets are located on Platform 3/4 and Platform 5.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Forecourt unless otherwise indicated.
- 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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