The cheapest and fastest trains from Nuneaton to Preston
Cheapest price
$82
Average price
$82
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuneaton to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuneaton to Preston will cost around $82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $82.
Of the 1 trains that leave Nuneaton for Preston on Mon, Dec 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 22 the direct trains cover the 161 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest trains will take 1 h 56 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 Nuneaton to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuneaton to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €57. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €57, and a train costs an average of €58.
Distance: 100 miles (161 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€64 Average price | €57 Average price Cheapest |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 30m Average total duration 10h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Nuneaton to Preston train times
The table below shows live departures for Nuneaton to Preston trains for today, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:48 AM Nuneaton | 2h15 | 12:03 PM Preston | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:04 AM Nuneaton | 1h48 | 11:52 AM Preston | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nuneaton to Preston
Trains from Nuneaton to Preston run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $72 (€58) but you can travel from only $71 (€57) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:23, the last at 22:16. The fastest train covers the 100 miles (161 km) distance in 1h 48m.
Distance 100 miles (161 km) |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $72 (€58) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 48m |
First train 05:23 |
Last train 22:16 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from Nuneaton to Preston trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Nuneaton and Preston from $71 (€57). 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 Nuneaton to Preston
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nuneaton 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Nuneaton to Preston
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 09:00 - 21:00 None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:30 - 23:30 Sunday 08:00 - 23:59
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 06:30-21:30 and Sunday 08:30-21:30. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1 (operated by a RADAR key) and Platform 6/7. A RADAR key is available from the Information Office next door to the toilet on Platform 1. Passengers in possession of a RADAR key can access the toilets at all times. The National key toilets are only available during Ticket Office opening hours for passengers who do not possess a RADAR key: Monday - Saturday 06:00-23:00 and Sunday 08:00-23:00. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: On site at the front of the station.
- Car Park: On street parking is available outside the station
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Bicycle storage racks are located at the station entrance
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998- Open: 08:00 – 22:00 7 days a week (except Christmas Day and Boxing Day)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- 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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