The average train between Kent and Preston takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Kent 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 Kent and Preston. The earliest departure is at 1:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kent to Preston. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Preston station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Kent to Preston train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Kent to Preston train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Kent to Preston train tickets online with Southeastern, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Kent and Preston is 362.8 km. The road distance is 441 km.
You can take a train from Lenham to Preston via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 3h 53m.