The average train between Guildford and Preston takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Guildford 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 Guildford and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Guildford is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Preston. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Preston station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Guildford to Preston train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Preston train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Guildford to Preston train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Guildford and Preston is 315.8 km. The road distance is 386 km.
You can take a train from Guildford to Preston via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 46m.