4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Plymouth
Cheapest price
£84
Average price
£166
Fastest journey
6 h 27 m
Average duration
7 h 3 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
390 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Plymouth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Plymouth will cost around £166 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £84.
Of the 4 trains that leave Preston for Plymouth every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 390 km distance in an average of 7 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 58 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 coach, train and flight for Preston to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Preston to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a flight costs an average of £52.
Distance: 390 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£104 Average Price | £54 Average Price Cheapest | £108 Average Price |
5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 39m Average total duration 9h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Preston to Plymouth train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Plymouth trains for tomorrow, Monday 24 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:49 Preston | 7h58 | 12:47 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:51 Preston | 6h58 | 11:49 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:00 Preston | 6h49 | 11:49 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:20 Preston | 6h27 | 13:47 Plymouth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Plymouth
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Trains from Preston to Plymouth run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £77 but you can travel from only £33 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:24, the last at 17:27. The fastest train covers the 390 km distance in 6h 27m.
Distance 390 km |
Average train duration 5h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £77 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 27m |
First train 05:24 |
Last train 17:27 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast from Preston to Plymouth trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Preston and Plymouth from £33. 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 Plymouth train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Plymouth 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 Plymouth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Plymouth
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access note: Step-free category B3 station – “Some step-free access, may be in one direction only.” Step free access possible to South bound platform, there is no step free access for services to Plymouth. 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Albert Road Bus Stop adjacent to Exmouth Road.
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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 all platforms via lifts and the station subway. 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 may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- 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 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
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