Crewe to Preston Timetable

Summer 2026 (until Saturday 12th December unless otherwise indicated - see service detail)

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Train Operators
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Does not run daily or interim schedule

Reverse Direction » Preston to Crewe Train Times

First and Last Service

On weekdays the first train departs Crewe at 05:59 arriving at Preston at 06:41. The last train departs Crewe at 23:02 arriving at Preston at 23:46.

Journey Time

On trains operated by Lumo Stirling (LF) the average journey time is 44 minutes. On trains operated by Avanti West Coast (VT) the average journey time is 42 minutes. The overall average journey time between Crewe and Preston is 42 minutes.

Calling Points

Trains operated by Lumo Stirling (LF) are non-stop. Trains operated by Avanti West Coast (VT) call at Warrington Bank Quay and Wigan North Western.

Timetable data under licence from RSP / Rail Delivery Group