The average train between East Grinstead and Preston takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from East Grinstead 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 East Grinstead and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Grinstead is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from East Grinstead to Preston. However, there are services departing from East Grinstead station and arriving at Preston station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
East Grinstead to Preston train services, operated by Southern, depart from East Grinstead station.
East Grinstead to Preston train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Preston station.
Book your East Grinstead to Preston train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between East Grinstead and Preston is 345.7 km. The road distance is 387 km.
You can take a train from East Grinstead to Preston via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 37m.