The average train between Northolt and Preston takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Northolt 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 Northolt and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Northolt is at 11:05 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 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Northolt 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 Northolt to Preston. However, there are services departing from Northolt station and arriving at Preston station via Tottenham Court Road station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Northolt to Preston train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Northolt station.
Northolt to Preston train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Preston station.
The distance between Northolt and Preston is 292.3 km. The road distance is 354 km.
There is no direct connection from Northolt to Preston. However, you can take the subway to Tottenham Court Road station, take the subway to Euston station, walk to London Euston, then take the train to Preston.