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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from West Bromwich to Preston
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
1 h 33 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
147 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from West Bromwich to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from West Bromwich to Preston will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 3 trains that leave West Bromwich for Preston 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 147 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 29 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 West Bromwich to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from West Bromwich to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, and a coach costs an average of £15.
Distance: 147 km
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2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
West Bromwich to Preston train times
The table below shows live departures for West Bromwich to Preston trains for today, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 17:17 West Bromwich | 1h35 | 18:52 Preston | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 12 November | |||||
| 06:17 West Bromwich | 1h33 | 07:50 Preston | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:17 West Bromwich | 1h33 | 09:50 Preston | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from West Bromwich to Preston
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Trains from West Bromwich to Preston run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 22:23. The fastest train covers the 147 km distance in 1h 33m.
Distance 147 km |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 33m |
First train 05:25 |
Last train 22:23 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from West Bromwich to Preston trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between West Bromwich and Preston from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: West Bromwich to Preston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from West Bromwich 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in West Bromwich and Preston
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information 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.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 10:00 - 16:00 None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- 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 accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is located outside the Ticket Office.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: By the Ticket Office.
- 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: Walsall Road - Outside station front off slip road to car park
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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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