Preston to Crewe Timetable

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

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Monday to Friday

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Train Operators
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Does not run daily or interim schedule

Reverse Direction » Crewe to Preston Train Times

First and Last Service

On weekdays the first train departs Preston at 06:00 arriving at Crewe at 06:45. The last train departs Preston at 22:39 arriving at Crewe at 23:24.

Journey Time

On trains operated by Lumo Stirling (LF) the average journey time is 43 minutes. On trains operated by Avanti West Coast (VT) the average journey time is 42 minutes. The overall average journey time between Preston and Crewe is 42 minutes.

Calling Points

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

Timetable data under licence from RSP / Rail Delivery Group