The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston station (PRE) to Sandwell & Dudley (SAD)
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
1 h 37 m
Average duration
1 h 41 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
146 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston station (PRE) to Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston station (PRE) to Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 4 trains that leave Preston station (PRE) for Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) 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 146 km distance in an average of 1 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 53 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.
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W02480 · W02061Live departures
Preston station (PRE) to Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston station (PRE) to Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) trains for today, Sunday 15 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:18 Preston station (PRE) | 1h37 | 12:55 Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 16 February | |||||
![]() | 04:22 Preston station (PRE) | 3h02 | 07:24 Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:19 Preston station (PRE) | 1h35 | 08:54 Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston station (PRE) to Sandwell & Dudley (SAD)
Trains from Preston station (PRE) to Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:35, the last at 21:18. The fastest train covers the 146 km distance in 1h 37m.
Distance 146 km |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 37m |
First train 06:35 |
Last train 21:18 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Preston station (PRE) to Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Preston station (PRE) and Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) from £11. 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 station (PRE) to Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston station (PRE) to Sandwell & Dudley (SAD) 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 Sandwell & Dudley (SAD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Preston station (PRE) and Sandwell & Dudley (SAD)
- 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 05:20 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 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 taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located outside the Main Ticket Office at the station entrance. The National key toilets are located outside the Main Ticket Office; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. All toilet facilities are available: Monday - Friday 05:20-20:00, Saturday 05:20-19:00 and Sunday 08:00-19:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Station Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Picks up/sets down on Bromford Road at the public service bus stop next to the steps/ramp to the station front.

