The average train between Berlin and Preston takes 14h 7m and the fastest train takes 11h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Berlin 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 4 times a day between Berlin and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Berlin is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Preston at 2:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 14h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Berlin 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 Berlin to Preston. However, there are services departing from Berlin station and arriving at Preston station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 7m.
Berlin to Preston train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Preston train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Preston station.
Book your Berlin to Preston train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Berlin and Preston is 1,081.2 km. The road distance is 1,506 km.
You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Preston via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 14h 13m.