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Outbound fromGloucester to Preston (Lancs) by train
It takes an average of 5h 33m to travel from Gloucester to Preston (Lancs) by train, over a distance of around 132 miles (213 km). There are normally 30 trains per day travelling from Gloucester to Preston (Lancs) and tickets for this journey start from £76.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:34 | |
| Departure station | Gloucester | |
| Arrival station | Preston (Lancs) | |
| Journey time | From 2h 50m | |
| Distance | 132 miles (213 km) | |
| Frequency | 30 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £76.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Take the train from Gloucester to Preston (Lancs) in 2 hours 50 minutes
If you want to travel from Gloucester to Preston (Lancs) by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Gloucester to Preston (Lancs) by train to take around 5 hours 33 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 2 hours 50 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 30 trains per day running on this route, which spans 132 miles (213 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 Gloucester to Preston (Lancs) start from £76.40 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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Cheap train tickets from Gloucester to Preston (Lancs)
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Consider a Season Ticket
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