Kent to Preston Trains

Kent to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kent and Preston takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. 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.

4h 4m
Duration: 274 mi
Distance: £111
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Ashford International

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3h 55m

£79–184

Kent to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Kent and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

3:18 PM → 6:38 PM
3h 20m • 2 changes
4:18 PM → 7:38 PM
3h 20m • 2 changes
5:18 PM → 8:38 PM
3h 20m • 2 changes
6:18 PM → 9:55 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

1:43 AM → 11:39 AM
9h 56m • 2 changes
8:16 AM → 12:39 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
11:17 AM → 2:39 PM
3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

12:47 AM → 9:38 AM
8h 51m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
9:18 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

1:43 AM → 9:38 AM
7h 55m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
9:18 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 20m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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