The average train between Hersham and Preston takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Hersham 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 Hersham and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hersham is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Hersham to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Hersham to Preston. However, there are services departing from Hersham station and arriving at Preston station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Hersham to Preston train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Walton-on-Thames station.
Hersham to Preston train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Hersham to Preston train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hersham and Preston is 308.7 km. The road distance is 365 km.
You can take a train from Walton-on-Thames to Preston via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 16m.