Trains from Preston to Cardiff

Preston to Cardiff train information

Which train company can I use?

The trip between Preston, located in England and Cardiff, situated in Wales is well connected by trains. Use our travel search engine to find your ticket and identify the train operator for this journey.

How much times does it take?

There are 160 miles between the two cities and the average duration between Preston to Cardiff is around 3h46m. Train travel is most of the time the quickest way to travel to Cardiff from Preston, and it's also more environmentally friendly than driving or taking the plane.

What is the price of a train ticket for this journey?

Fares may change depending on the travel date as well as how much time in advance you book your ticket.

Best prices for Preston to Cardiff train tickets

Preston - Cardiff prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Preston to Cardiff by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Preston to Cardiff are increasing if you don't book early. According to our data, if you buy your train 7 days in advance, you can find tickets from £38 whereas when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £71 for your train. Thus, you may save 47% on the price of your ticket by booking 7 days in advance instead of on the day you're travelling.

The figures are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Preston to Cardiff trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Preston and Cardiff by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Cardiff to Preston and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Preston - Cardiff train tickets

National Railcards can bring you great savings if you're taking the train. Depending on your age and your situation, you might want to get one of the five existing railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can help you make great savings for your Preston Cardiff train ticket.

• The main benefit of getting a railcard is that you only need a few trips to earn as much money as you spent.

  You will need to pay at least £88 of train tickets across the whole year for the railcard to pay for itsfel. It corresponds to the price of the card, thirty pounds, divided by the saving, thirty four percent. On every train that you book after that, you will make savings.

  For instance, train tickets from Preston to Cardiff cost on average £50.00 (1). By dividing £88 by £50.00 (£88/£50.00 = 1.76), it appears that after only 2 one way trips from Cardiff to Preston, the card will have paid for itself.

• All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most train fares, so you will save 1/3 on most rail fares.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey