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Cologne to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Preston takes 8h 30m and the fastest train takes 6h 56m. 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 30m
Duration
575 mi
Distance
£281
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
  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 19m
£190–438

Cologne to Preston train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 575.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

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

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 19m.

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