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Trip Overview

The average train between Brighton and Preston takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton 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.

4h 5m
Duration
262 mi
Distance
£105
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Brighton to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Brighton and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 43m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 42m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 58m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast8h 7m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 42m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 43m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast4h 23m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 40m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 40m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast11h 37m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast4h 16m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 41m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast8h 1m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 42m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 43m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast8h 7m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 42m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 43m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast8h 7m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 42m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 43m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brighton 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.

Map of how to get from Brighton to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 261.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Preston via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 4m.

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