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Trip Overview

The average train between Eltham and Preston takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Eltham 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.

4h 8m
Duration
219 mi
Distance
£77
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

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3h 10m
£51–119

Eltham to Preston train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Eltham and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eltham is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Cannon Street and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 10m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 59m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 10m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 59m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 41m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 11m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 27m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 10m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 59m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 28m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast8h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 10m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 59m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 28m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Eltham 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.

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  • Distance: 218.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Eltham, Greater London, England and Preston, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.

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