The average train between Maidenhead and Preston takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidenhead 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 Maidenhead and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidenhead is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Tottenham Court Road Station and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maidenhead to Preston. However, there are services departing from Maidenhead station and arriving at Preston station via Tottenham Court Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Maidenhead to Preston train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Maidenhead station.
Maidenhead to Preston train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Preston station.
Book your Maidenhead to Preston train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Maidenhead and Preston is 282.8 km. The road distance is 379 km.
You can take a train from Maidenhead to Preston via Tottenham Court Road Station, Tottenham Court Road station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 27m.