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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Taunton to Preston
Cheapest price
£127
Average price
£127
Fastest journey
3 h 57 m
Average duration
3 h 57 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
307 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Taunton to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Taunton to Preston will cost around £127 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £127.
Of the 1 trains that leave Taunton for Preston 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 307 km distance in an average of 3 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 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.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Taunton to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Taunton to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a flight costs an average of £109.
Distance: 307 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£101 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest | £130 Average Price |
4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 20m Average total duration 11h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Taunton to Preston train times
The table below shows live departures for Taunton to Preston trains for tomorrow, Thursday 19 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:53 Taunton | 3h57 | 12:50 Preston | 0 changesdirect | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast, Cross Country or first_great_western to find the best option for your trip from Taunton to Preston.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Taunton to Preston
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Trains from Taunton to Preston run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £88 but you can travel from only £32 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 18:53. The fastest train covers the 307 km distance in 3h 57m.
Distance 307 km |
Average train duration 3h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £88 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 57m |
First train 05:10 |
Last train 18:53 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, first_great_western from Taunton to Preston trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Taunton and Preston from £32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Avanti West Coast
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FAQs: Taunton to Preston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Taunton to Preston 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 Preston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Taunton and Preston
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Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between the following times: Mon - Sat 09:00 - 19:00 and Sun 10:00 - 18:00
- 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 subway and the lifts
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Please request staff assistance. No public phones are 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 Platforms 2 and 5. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- 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 1 and 5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Adjacent to the taxi rank by the archway exit from Platform 2
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar 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
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