The cheapest and fastest trains from Newport to Preston
Cheapest price
£64
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
4 h 18 m
Average duration
4 h 18 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
243 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newport to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newport to Preston will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £64.
Of the 1 trains that leave Newport for Preston every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 243 km distance in an average of 4 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 18 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 and coach for Newport to Preston
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Newport to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £48.
Distance: 243 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£63 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 24m Average total duration 8h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Newport to Preston train times
The table below shows live departures for Newport to Preston trains for tomorrow, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:07 Newport | 4h18 | 13:25 Preston | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newport to Preston
Trains from Newport to Preston run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £48 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 20:59. The fastest train covers the 243 km distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 243 km |
Average train duration 4h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £48 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 10m |
First train 05:25 |
Last train 20:59 |
Train companies: Cross Country, Transport for Wales from Newport to Preston trainsCross Country, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Newport and Preston from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Newport to Preston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newport 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 Newport and Preston
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:30 - 20:30 Sunday 08:00 - 19:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent (available on platforms 2 and 3).
- Car Park: High Street
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: The pay phone is located on platforms 2 and 3.
- 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: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2 and Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coach stop on Queensway, adjacent to the station taxi rank, unless otherwise stated on the station poster boards.
- 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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