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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Walsall to Preston
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
2 h 3 m
Average duration
2 h 45 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
140 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Walsall to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Walsall to Preston will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 2 trains that leave Walsall for Preston 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 140 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 27 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 Walsall to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Walsall to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 140 km
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£36 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Walsall to Preston train times
The table below shows live departures for Walsall to Preston trains for tomorrow, Friday 28 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:23 Walsall | 3h27 | 07:50 Preston | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:48 Walsall | 2h03 | 06:51 Preston | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Walsall to Preston
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Trains from Walsall to Preston run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 140 km distance in 2h 7m.
Distance 140 km |
Average train duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 04:45 |
Last train 21:50 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Walsall to Preston trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Walsall and Preston from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Walsall to Preston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Walsall 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 Walsall and Preston
Parking
Accessibility
Lounge
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday 07:00 - 09:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Closed Friday 09:00 - 11:00 Saturday 10:00 - 15:0017:00 - 19:00 Sunday Closed None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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: Bescot Crescent - At entrance to car park
ShoppingParking
DiningAccessibility
WCLoungeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:00 - 19:00 Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 09:20 - 16:45
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket Vending Machines are locate in the Booking Hall and on platform one.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Thursday 06:00-19:00, Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-20:00 and Sunday 09:20-16:45. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The National key toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 05:40 - 23:30. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- 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: Station Street - Outside entrance to Platform 1
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LockersParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
Hotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation 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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