The average train between Hammersmith and Preston takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Hammersmith 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 Hammersmith and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Hammersmith is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Green Park station and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hammersmith to Preston. However, there are services departing from Hammersmith station and arriving at Preston station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Hammersmith to Preston train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Euston station.
Hammersmith to Preston train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Preston station.
The distance between Hammersmith and Preston is 302.9 km. The road distance is 344 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.