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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to West Bromwich
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
1 h 32 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
147 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to West Bromwich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to West Bromwich will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 2 trains that leave Preston for West Bromwich every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 147 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 38 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 Preston to West Bromwich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to West Bromwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £14, and a coach costs an average of £22.
Distance: 147 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£17 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Preston to West Bromwich train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to West Bromwich trains for tomorrow, Saturday 13 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:18 Preston | 1h32 | 06:50 West Bromwich | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:17 Preston | 1h38 | 08:55 West Bromwich | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to West Bromwich
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Trains from Preston to West Bromwich run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:32, the last at 22:23. The fastest train covers the 147 km distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 147 km |
Average train duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 32m |
First train 05:32 |
Last train 22:23 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Preston to West Bromwich trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Preston and West Bromwich from £14. 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 West Bromwich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to West Bromwich 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 West Bromwich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and West Bromwich
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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
LoungeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- 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.
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