The average train between Arnhem and Preston takes 12h 4m and the fastest train takes 8h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Arnhem 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 3 times a day between Arnhem and Preston. The earliest departure is at 8:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arnhem is at 5:21 PM which arrives into Preston at 1:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 12h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Arnhem to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Arnhem to Preston. However, there are services departing from Arnhem station and arriving at Preston station via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
Arnhem to Preston train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Arnhem Centraal station.
Arnhem to Preston train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Preston station.
Book your Arnhem to Preston train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Arnhem and Preston is 610.8 km. The road distance is 1,010 km.
You can take a train from Arnhem Centraal to Preston via Rotterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., and London Euston in around 9h 17m.