The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Nuneaton
Cheapest price
£60
Average price
£60
Fastest journey
1 h 57 m
Average duration
1 h 57 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Nuneaton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Nuneaton will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £60.
Of the 1 trains that leave Preston for Nuneaton 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 161 km distance in an average of 1 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 57 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 Nuneaton train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Nuneaton trains for tomorrow, 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 | 1h57 | 09:56 Nuneaton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Nuneaton
Trains from Preston to Nuneaton run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 22:16. The fastest train covers the 161 km distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 161 km |
Average train duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 05:25 |
Last train 22:16 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from Preston to Nuneaton trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Preston and Nuneaton from £53. 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 Nuneaton train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Nuneaton 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 Nuneaton, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Nuneaton
- 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 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 09:00 - 21:00 None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:30 - 23:30 Sunday 08:00 - 23:59
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 06:30-21:30 and Sunday 08:30-21:30. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1 (operated by a RADAR key) and Platform 6/7. A RADAR key is available from the Information Office next door to the toilet on Platform 1. Passengers in possession of a RADAR key can access the toilets at all times. The National key toilets are only available during Ticket Office opening hours for passengers who do not possess a RADAR key: Monday - Saturday 06:00-23:00 and Sunday 08:00-23:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: On site at the front of the station.
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