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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Preston takes 8h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

8h 27m
Duration
575 mi
Distance
£279
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train
7h 37m
£186–414

Cologne to Preston train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 575.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Preston via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 7h 37m.

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