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8:555h50Preston14:45Windsor£1001One-way0 changes
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Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Preston to Windsor
The cheapest option from Preston to Windsor is coach, with an average price of £29. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Preston to Windsor among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .
Distance: 291 km
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6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 45m Average total duration 12h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest option 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Preston to Windsor train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Windsor trains for tomorrow, Sunday 12 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 8:55 Preston | 5h50 | 14:45 Windsor | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Windsor
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Typically, there are 5 trains per day from Preston to Windsor, including direct trains, taking around 5h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 15:00. The fastest train covers the 291 km distance in 5h 19m.
Distance 291 km |
Average train duration 5h 35m |
Lowest ticket price £47 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 19m |
First train 5:33 |
Last train 15:00 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 1 day |
FAQs: Preston to Windsor train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Windsor 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 Windsor, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Windsor
Most Preston to Windsor trains use the Preston to Windsor & Eton Central station pair, with some services arriving at Windsor & Eton Riverside. Use this guide to compare Preston and Windsor train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Preston station do trains to Windsor leave from?
Getting to Preston from Preston city centre
Preston is 1 km from Preston city centre. Public transport options include:
Preston train station facilities and services
Preston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Rise, The Olive Tree Brasserie, Turtle Bay
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Preston. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Preston. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Preston: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Preston: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Preston: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Preston - South, Delta Hotels Preston, Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel.
Which Windsor station do trains from Preston arrive at?
Getting to Windsor & Eton Central from Windsor city centre
Windsor & Eton Central train station facilities and services
Windsor & Eton Central has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Windsor & Eton Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Windsor & Eton Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Windsor & Eton Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Windsor & Eton Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Windsor & Eton Central: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Windsor & Eton Central: 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 the platform. 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 public telephones: No, Accessible taxis: Please request staff assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are 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: No.
Getting to Windsor & Eton Riverside from Windsor city centre
Windsor & Eton Riverside train station facilities and services
Windsor & Eton Riverside has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Windsor & Eton Riverside.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Windsor & Eton Riverside. ATMs are available at Windsor & Eton Riverside.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Windsor & Eton Riverside. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 5282100.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Windsor & Eton Riverside: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Windsor & Eton Riverside: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Windsor & Eton Riverside: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Short ramps at up to 1:9 gradient from car parks and main entrance to concourse - then level access to both platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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