The cheapest and fastest trains from Henley-on-Thames to Preston
Cheapest price
£235
Average price
£235
Fastest journey
4 h 8 m
Average duration
4 h 14 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
277 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Henley-on-Thames to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Henley-on-Thames to Preston will cost around £235 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £235.
To travel from Henley-on-Thames to Preston you need to make at least 3 changes.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Henley-on-Thames to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Henley-on-Thames to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £60. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £60, and a train costs an average of £235.
Distance: 277 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£237 Average Price | £60 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 5m Average total duration 10h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Henley-on-Thames to Preston train times
The table below shows live departures for Henley-on-Thames to Preston trains for today, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:40 Henley-on-Thames | 11h10 | 07:50 Preston | 3 changes | |
| Friday 7 November | |||||
![]() | 00:18 Henley-on-Thames | 9h32 | 09:50 Preston | 3 changes | |
![]() | 06:37 Henley-on-Thames | 4h13 | 10:50 Preston | 3 changes | |
![]() | 07:07 Henley-on-Thames | 4h43 | 11:50 Preston | 3 changes | |
![]() | 08:40 Henley-on-Thames | 4h10 | 12:50 Preston | 3 changes | |
![]() | 09:30 Henley-on-Thames | 4h20 | 13:50 Preston | 3 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Henley-on-Thames to Preston
Trains from Henley-on-Thames to Preston run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £235 but you can travel from only £60 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 14:30. The fastest train covers the 277 km distance in 4h 8m.
Distance 277 km |
Average train duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £235 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 8m |
First train 05:33 |
Last train 14:30 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Henley-on-Thames to Preston trainsAvanti West Coast, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Henley-on-Thames and Preston from £60. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
Great Western Railway (GWR)
FAQs: Henley-on-Thames to Preston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Henley-on-Thames 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 Henley-on-Thames and Preston
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 13:00 Saturday 07:00 - 13:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station. This station has step free access to the platform. 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park adjacent to station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station car park
- 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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