The average train between London and Preston takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is an hourly train service from London 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 London and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:39 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from London station and arriving at Preston station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
London to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
London to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Book your London to Preston train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between London and Preston is 305.1 km. The road distance is 334 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 once daily.
