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The cheapest and fastest trains from Coventry to Preston

Showing times and prices for 24 Apr

Cheapest price

£14

Average price

£38

Fastest journey

2 h 24 m

Average duration

2 h 44 m

Trains per day

Distance

171 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Coventry to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Coventry to Preston will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Coventry for Preston every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 171 km distance in an average of 2 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 24 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 13 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.

12:272h24

Coventry

14:51Preston

£141One-way

0 changes

08:272h24

Coventry

10:51Preston

£171One-way

0 changes

05:473h13

Coventry

09:00Preston

£581One-way

0 changes

05:562h54

Coventry

08:50Preston

£621One-way

0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Coventry to Preston

United Kingdom

Trains from Coventry to Preston run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 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

171 km

Average train duration

2h 38m

Cheapest ticket price

£11

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 15m

First train

05:47

Last train

19:36

Price information

Train providers: Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and West Midlands Trains trains Coventry to Preston

Buy your official Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and West Midlands Trains train tickets between Coventry and Preston from £10 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.

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.

Virgin Trains from Coventry to Preston train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 15 min
Cheapest Price: £10
Virgin Trains frequency: 11 a day

West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.

Coventry to Preston train information with West Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 54 min
Cheapest Price: £37

FAQs: Coventry to Preston train

FAQs: Travel by train from Coventry 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 Coventry to Preston.

Cheap train tickets from Coventry to Preston can start from as little as £11 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Coventry to Preston is £42; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Coventry to Preston train travel time is 2 h 15 min for the 106 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Coventry to Preston leaves at 05: 25. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Coventry to Preston leaves at 21: 18.

Yes, there are 2 direct trains a day from Coventry to Preston with Avanti West Coast. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the trip from Coventry to Preston you can take a train with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry or West Midlands Trains. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Coventry to Preston on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 18.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Coventry, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Preston, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Preston from Coventry is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 15 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Coventry to Preston is September.

You have options as you can travel between Coventry and Preston 2 different ways: train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Coventry and Preston

Coventry

Preston

The major train station for departures in Coventry is Coventry. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Coventry for your trip from Coventry to Preston.

Coventry

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Coventry station, Station Square, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 2GT

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 20:45 Sunday 07:30 - 21:30

Parking

Car Park: Warwick Road (Car Park 3)

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
Accessible toilets: Yes
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: Yes
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes

Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2/3
National key toilets: Yes
National key toilets location: Yes , Located on platform 1 , these toilets are operated with a radar key
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Public transport options for Coventry