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Outbound fromLlanelli to Preston (Lancs) by train
It takes an average of 7h 37m to travel from Llanelli to Preston (Lancs) by train, over a distance of around 156 miles (251 km). There are normally 31 trains per day travelling from Llanelli to Preston (Lancs) and tickets for this journey start from £51.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:02 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:25 | |
| Departure station | Llanelli | |
| Arrival station | Preston (Lancs) | |
| Journey time | From 4h 51m | |
| Distance | 156 miles (251 km) | |
| Frequency | 31 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £51.80 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from Llanelli to Preston (Lancs) in 4 hours 51 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Llanelli to Preston (Lancs)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 7 hours 37 minutes to travel the 156 miles (251 km) from Llanelli to Preston (Lancs) by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 51 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 31 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales to Preston (Lancs). As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Llanelli to Preston (Lancs) in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £51.80. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Preston (Lancs) by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Llanelli to Preston (Lancs)
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