Train France to Preston from £227 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between France and Preston takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

5h 56m
Duration: 490 mi
Distance: £227
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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France to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between France and Preston. The earliest departure is at 7:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare du Nord and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

2:53 PM → 7:38 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
3:54 PM → 8:38 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
4:52 PM → 9:55 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
7:53 PM → 11:39 AM
Arrives next day
15h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

7:55 AM → 12:39 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
10:24 AM → 2:39 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 3:39 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

8:23 AM → 12:38 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 50m • 2 changes
9:51 AM → 2:38 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
10:55 AM → 3:38 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

7:21 AM → 11:38 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 12:38 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 2:38 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

7:21 AM → 11:38 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 12:38 PM
4h 14m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
9:52 AM → 2:38 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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