The average train between Prague and Preston takes 20h 41m and the fastest train takes 17h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Prague 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 3 times a day between Prague and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Prague is at 5:38 PM which arrives into Preston at 2:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 20h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Prague 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 Prague to Preston. However, there are services departing from Prague station and arriving at Preston station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 41m.
Prague to Preston train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Praha-Holesovice station.
Prague to Preston train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Prague to Preston train tickets online with Railjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Prague and Preston is 1,239.7 km. The road distance is 1,873 km.
You can take a train from Praha-Holesovice to Preston via Berlin Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 18h 10m.