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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Aachen takes 7h 49m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Aachen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 49m
Duration
857 km
Distance
€324
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Preston to Aachen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Aachen at 1:35 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 7h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 20m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 2m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 34m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 20m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 2m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 34m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 20m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 2m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 34m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostar6h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 34m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 31m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 36m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostar6h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 20m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 2m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 34m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 20m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 2m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 34m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 35m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Aachen? 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.

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  • Distance: 856.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Aachen, Germany?

You can take a train from Preston to Aachen Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 46m.

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