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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Crewe to Preston
Cheapest price
€31
Average price
€31
Fastest journey
42 m
Average duration
44 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Crewe to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Crewe to Preston will cost around €31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €31.
Of the 3 trains that leave Crewe for Preston on Mon, Nov 17, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Nov 17 the direct trains cover the 77 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 42 m .
On Mon, Nov 17 the slowest trains will take 49 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 bus for Crewe to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Crewe to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €31.
Distance: 77 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€31 Average price | €17 Average price Cheapest |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Crewe to Preston train times
The table below shows live departures for Crewe to Preston trains for today, Sunday, November 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:09 PM Crewe | 0h42 | 6:51 PM Preston | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, November 17 | |||||
| 4:59 AM Crewe | 0h42 | 5:41 AM Preston | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Crewe to Preston
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Trains from Crewe to Preston run on average 4 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €31 but you can travel from only €14 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 23:16. The fastest train covers the 77 km distance in 42m.
Distance 77 km |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €31 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 42m |
First train 05:23 |
Last train 23:16 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, West Midlands Trains from Crewe to Preston trainsAvanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Crewe and Preston from €14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Crewe to Preston
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Crewe 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.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Crewe, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Preston, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Crewe to Preston
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:00 Saturday 05:30 - 19:00 Sunday 08:10 - 19:00
- Car Park: Weston Road (Car Park 2)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 5 and 6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 5 and Platform 6
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: all platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the side of the station on the left as you exit. Northern Rail buses pick up / drop off at the temporary bus station, just beyond Platform 12. The bus station in question is accessible via a bridge at platform level.
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage 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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