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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bridgwater to Preston
Cheapest price
£242
Average price
£242
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 20 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
294 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bridgwater to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bridgwater to Preston will cost around £242 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £242.
To travel from Bridgwater to Preston you need to make at least 2 changes.
Live departures
Bridgwater to Preston train times
The table below shows live departures for Bridgwater to Preston trains for tomorrow, Thursday 26 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:21 Bridgwater | 4h29 | 09:50 Preston | 2 changes | |
| 06:21 Bridgwater | 4h30 | 10:51 Preston | 2 changes | |
| 07:35 Bridgwater | 4h15 | 11:50 Preston | 2 changes | |
| 08:30 Bridgwater | 4h20 | 12:50 Preston | 2 changes | |
| 09:29 Bridgwater | 4h21 | 13:50 Preston | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bridgwater to Preston
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Trains from Bridgwater to Preston run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £119 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 17:21. The fastest train covers the 294 km distance in 4h 23m.
Distance 294 km |
Average train duration 4h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £119 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 23m |
First train 05:50 |
Last train 17:21 |
Train companies: first_great_western from Bridgwater to Preston trainsfirst_great_western trains will get you between Bridgwater and Preston from £119. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bridgwater to Preston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bridgwater 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 Bridgwater and Preston
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 14:15 Saturday 06:30 - 14:15 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.”Platform 1 (Taunton bound) has step free access. Platform 2 (Bristol bound) has step free access, however, due to severe incline from train to platform, ramp assistance onto the train is not available. If you need assistance travelling from this platform, please speak to our Passenger Assist team on 0800 197 1329. Access between platforms are via local roads as Platform 2 can only be accessed via a footbridge on station. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 2
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
Wifi
LockersParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts- 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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