The average train between Cologne and Preston takes 9h 5m and the fastest train takes 8h 4m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Cologne and Preston. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 5:34 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 9h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cologne 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 Cologne to Preston. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Preston station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
Cologne to Preston train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Preston train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Cologne to Preston train tickets online with Eurostar, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Cologne and Preston is 726.5 km. The road distance is 926 km.
You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Preston via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 7h 39m.