The average train between France and Preston takes 8h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 46m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from France 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 5 times a week between France and Preston. The earliest departure is at 1:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from France is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare du Nord and take an average of 8h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 17m • 2 changes


4h 46m • 2 changes


4h 59m • 2 changes


5h 20m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from France to Preston. However, there are services departing from France station and arriving at Preston station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
France to Preston train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris Nord station.
France to Preston train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Preston station.
The distance between France and Preston is 860.2 km. The road distance is 789 km.
You can take a subway from Cité to Preston via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 5h 42m.