Trains from Chester to Preston

  • Lowest price from $42.79
  • Average duration 58 min
  • Connections per day 17
  • Distance 65 km
  • CO₂ per person 1 kg

train from Chester to Preston

The journey from Chester to Preston is about 65 km. On average a train trip takes 58 min with 17 connections per day.

Lowest price $42.79
Trip duration 58 min
Connections per day 17
Lowest price $42.79
Highest price $42.79
First departure 08:00 AM
Last departure 10:00 PM
Distance 65 km
Departure Chester
Arrival Preston
Travel operator Avanti West Coast, Mersey Rail
Find the best price
Transport for Wales4.55 kg CO₂
19:52Chester Bus Interchange
54 min
20:52Preston (lancs)
$41.75
1 changes
Northern Rail4.55 kg CO₂
10:21Chester Bus Interchange
50 min
11:39Preston (lancs)
$41.75
1 changes
Northern Rail4.55 kg CO₂
11:23Chester Bus Interchange
50 min
12:39Preston (lancs)
$41.75
1 changes

Next departures from Chester to Preston

Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.

Northern Rail $42.79
08:00 Chester Bus Interchange
1h 45m · 1 changes
10:15 Preston (lancs)
Avanti West Coast $42.79
09:25 Chester Bus Interchange
47 min · 1 changes
10:22 Preston (lancs)
Transport for Wales $42.79
09:42 Chester Bus Interchange
53 min · 1 changes
10:52 Preston (lancs)
Transport for Wales $42.79
10:37 Chester Bus Interchange
51 min · 1 changes
11:40 Preston (lancs)
Transport for Wales $42.79
11:35 Chester Bus Interchange
51 min · 1 changes
12:40 Preston (lancs)
Transport for Wales $42.79
12:36 Chester Bus Interchange
51 min · 1 changes
13:39 Preston (lancs)
Transport for Wales $42.79
13:36 Chester Bus Interchange
52 min · 1 changes
14:40 Preston (lancs)
Transport for Wales $42.79
14:36 Chester Bus Interchange
50 min · 1 changes
15:40 Preston (lancs)
Transport for Wales $42.79
15:36 Chester Bus Interchange
51 min · 1 changes
16:40 Preston (lancs)
Avanti West Coast $42.79
16:36 Chester Bus Interchange
55 min · 1 changes
17:37 Preston (lancs)
Transport for Wales $42.79
17:36 Chester Bus Interchange
50 min · 1 changes
18:39 Preston (lancs)
Transport for Wales $42.79
18:36 Chester Bus Interchange
51 min · 1 changes
19:40 Preston (lancs)
Transport for Wales $42.79
19:36 Chester Bus Interchange
50 min · 1 changes
20:39 Preston (lancs)
Transport for Wales $42.79
20:36 Chester Bus Interchange
50 min · 1 changes
21:39 Preston (lancs)
Transport for Wales $42.79
21:43 Chester Bus Interchange
50 min · 1 changes
22:45 Preston (lancs)
Northern Rail $42.79
22:00 Chester Bus Interchange
1h 47m · 1 changes
00:19 Preston (lancs)
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Carriers on this route

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Merseyrail is a train operating company that provides urban and suburban rail services in the Liverpool City Region, England. It operates on two lines, the Northern Line and the Wirral Line, covering a total of 75 miles and serving 68 stations. The company is owned by a joint venture between Serco and Abellio, and it carries over 100,000 passengers daily.
Northern is a train operating company that provides passenger services across the north of England. Northern is owned by Northern Trains Ltd, a division of "DOHL," the public sector holding company for the Department of Transportation. It is owned by Arriva UK Trains and operates over 2,500 services every weekday, serving cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, and Newcastle.
The Welsh Government owns the non-profit organization Transport for Wales. It is responsible for the procurement and management of passenger rail services in Wales, as well as the development of the Welsh rail network. The company was established in 2018, taking over from Arriva Trains Wales, and operates services across Wales and the Borders. Transport for Wales is a great choice for your journeys within Wales, such as Cardiff to Aberdare or Newport to Swansea, or for your trips in England, like Manchester to Chester or Birmingham to Shrewsbury, and even for your travel between England and Wales.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 4.55kg
bus 4.88kg
flight 13kg
carpool 10.4kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Chester to Preston?

The train journey between Chester and Preston emits 4.55kg of CO₂.

How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Chester and Preston?

Taking the train between Chester and Preston saves 8.45kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 0.33kg compared to the bus and 5.85kg compared to the car.

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