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The average train between Dover and Preston takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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 Dover and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dover to Preston. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory station and arriving at Preston station via London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Dover to Preston train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
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The distance between Dover and Preston is 400 km. The road distance is 482 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Preston via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 48m.
