It takes an average of 5h 1m to travel from Cheltenham Spa to Preston (Lancs) by train, over a distance of around 131 miles (211 km). There are normally 45 trains per day travelling from Cheltenham Spa to Preston (Lancs) and tickets for this journey start from £23.70 when you book in advance.
First train | 04:30 | |
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Last train | 22:04 | |
Departure station | Cheltenham Spa | |
Arrival station | Preston (Lancs) | |
Journey time | From 2h 36m | |
Distance | 131 miles (211 km) | |
Frequency | 45 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £23.70 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales |
If you want to travel from Cheltenham Spa to Preston (Lancs) by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Cheltenham Spa to Preston (Lancs) by train to take around 5 hours 1 minute. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 2 hours 36 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 45 trains per day running on this route, which spans 131 miles (211 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Preston (Lancs). You can travel on this route with either Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Cheltenham Spa to Preston (Lancs) start from £23.70 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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The average journey time by train between Cheltenham Spa and Preston (Lancs) is 5 hours and 1 minute, with around 45 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Cheltenham Spa to Preston (Lancs) is 2 hours and 36 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Cheltenham Spa to Preston (Lancs) can start from as little as £23.70 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Cheltenham Spa to Preston (Lancs). Travelling from Cheltenham Spa to Preston (Lancs) by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Cheltenham Spa to Preston (Lancs) leaves at 04:30. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Cheltenham Spa to Preston (Lancs) leaves at 22:04. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Cheltenham Spa to Preston (Lancs) cover a distance of around 131 miles (211 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Preston (Lancs) to Cheltenham Spa.
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