The average train between Andover and Preston takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Andover to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Andover and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Andover is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Andover to Preston. However, there are services departing from Andover station and arriving at Preston station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Andover to Preston train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Andover station.
Andover to Preston train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Andover to Preston train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Andover and Preston is 295.3 km. The road distance is 444 km.
You can take a train from Andover to Preston via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 54m.