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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Epsom to Preston
Cheapest price
£80
Average price
£91
Fastest journey
3 h 47 m
Average duration
4 h 12 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
317 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Epsom to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Epsom to Preston will cost around £91 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £80.
Of the 5 trains that leave Epsom for Preston every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 317 km distance in an average of 4 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 47 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.
Live departures
Epsom to Preston train times
The table below shows live departures for Epsom to Preston trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:33 Epsom | 4h06 | 14:39 Preston | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
| 06:23 Epsom | 4h17 | 10:40 Preston | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:39 Epsom | 5h01 | 11:40 Preston | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Epsom to Preston
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Trains from Epsom to Preston run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £63 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 21:18. The fastest train covers the 317 km distance in 3h 47m.
Distance 317 km |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £63 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 3h 47m |
First train 05:25 |
Last train 21:18 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Epsom to Preston trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Epsom and Preston from £63. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Epsom to Preston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Epsom 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 Epsom and Preston
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 20:35 Saturday 06:40 - 20:35 Sunday 07:10 - 18:45
- Type of shops available: Passport Photobooth, Grocery store in booking hall
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms via lifts. Assistance Meeting Point is on the station concourse.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on platforms 1 and 2
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar 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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