The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Newport
Cheapest price
€66
Average price
€94
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 25 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
243 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Newport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Newport will cost around €94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €66.
Of the 3 trains that leave Preston for Newport on Thu, Nov 27, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 27 the direct trains cover the 243 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Thu, Nov 27 the slowest trains will take 3 h 53 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 Preston to Newport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Preston to Newport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €50. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €50, and a train costs an average of €107.
Distance: 243 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€108 Average price | €51 Average price Cheapest |
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 20m Average total duration 11h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Preston to Newport train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Newport trains for today, Wednesday, November 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:18 AM Preston | 3h13 | 11:31 AM Newport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:18 PM Preston | 3h14 | 5:32 PM Newport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Newport
Trains from Preston to Newport run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €107 but you can travel from only €50 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:31, the last at 20:01. The fastest train covers the 243 km distance in 3h 13m.
Distance 243 km |
Average train duration 4h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price €107 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 13m |
First train 04:31 |
Last train 20:01 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Preston to Newport trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Preston and Newport from €50. 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 Preston to Newport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Newport 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 Newport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Preston to Newport
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:30 - 20:30 Sunday 08:00 - 19:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent (available on platforms 2 and 3).
- Car Park: High Street
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: The pay phone is located on platforms 2 and 3.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are 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 toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2 and Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coach stop on Queensway, adjacent to the station taxi rank, unless otherwise stated on the station poster boards.
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