The average train between Croydon and Preston takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Croydon 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 hourly between Croydon and Preston. The earliest departure is at 1:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Preston. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Preston station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Croydon to Preston train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Euston station.
Croydon to Preston train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Croydon to Preston train tickets online with Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Croydon and Preston is 317.7 km. The road distance is 357 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once daily.