The cheapest and fastest trains from High Wycombe to Preston
Cheapest price
£96
Average price
£96
Fastest journey
3 h 46 m
Average duration
3 h 46 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
272 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from High Wycombe to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from High Wycombe to Preston will cost around £96 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £96.
Of the 2 trains that leave High Wycombe for Preston every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 272 km distance in an average of 3 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 46 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.




Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for High Wycombe to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from High Wycombe to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £67, and a flight costs an average of £83.
Distance: 272 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£99 Average Price | £68 Average Price Cheapest | £163 Average Price |
3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
High Wycombe to Preston train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:36 High Wycombe | 4h14 | 12:50 Preston | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:05 High Wycombe | 3h45 | 12:50 Preston | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:05 High Wycombe | 3h45 | 13:50 Preston | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:28 High Wycombe | 4h24 | 14:52 Preston | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:05 High Wycombe | 3h47 | 14:52 Preston | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from High Wycombe to Preston
Distance 272 km |
Average train duration 3h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £96 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 46m |
First train 05:32 |
Last train 20:09 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways from High Wycombe to Preston trainsAvanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways trains will get you between High Wycombe and Preston from £67. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: High Wycombe to Preston train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in High Wycombe and Preston
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:40 Saturday 06:40 - 19:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: Main Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. There are lifts between Platforms 2 & 3. Please note that it is approximately 200 metres from the main station entrance on Platform 2 to Platform 3 (the main 'through' platform for trains towards London.)
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165.
- 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: Accessible toilets on platforms 2 and 3
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Near station entrance, car park entrance and on Platform 2.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At station entrance.
- 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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