Train Gillingham to Preston from £96 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Gillingham and Preston takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Gillingham 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.

3h 32m
Duration: 243 mi
Distance: £96
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 26m

£62–163

Gillingham to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Gillingham and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:24 PM → 9:39 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
7:24 PM → 11:01 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
7:54 PM → 11:46 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
8:24 PM → 12:48 AM
Arrives next day
4h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
7:24 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
9:24 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

7:24 AM → 11:39 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 12:39 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
9:24 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
11:24 AM → 2:39 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
9:24 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 18m • 1 change

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