The average train between Gravesend and Preston takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Gravesend 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 Gravesend and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gravesend is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gravesend to Preston. However, there are services departing from Gravesend station and arriving at Preston station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Gravesend to Preston train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Euston station.
Gravesend to Preston train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Gravesend to Preston train tickets online with Southeastern, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Gravesend and Preston is 331.2 km. The road distance is 375 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.