The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Epsom
Cheapest price
£80
Average price
£100
Fastest journey
3 h 27 m
Average duration
3 h 43 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
317 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Epsom is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Epsom will cost around £100 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £80.
Of the 3 trains that leave Preston for Epsom every day 3 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 3 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 51 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
Preston to Epsom train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Epsom trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:59 Preston | 4h37 | 12:36 Epsom | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:01 Preston | 4h06 | 13:07 Epsom | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Epsom
Trains from Preston to Epsom run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £57 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:48, the last at 20:19. The fastest train covers the 317 km distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 317 km |
Average train duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 3h 50m |
First train 04:48 |
Last train 20:19 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Preston to Epsom trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Preston and Epsom from £57. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Preston to Epsom train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Epsom 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 Epsom, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Epsom
- 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
- 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
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