Train Preston to Beckton from £85 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Beckton takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Beckton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 52m
Duration: 219 mi
Distance: £85
Average price: Hourly
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Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...

2h 55m

£52–141

Preston to Beckton train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Beckton. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Beckton at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:47 AM
3h 14m • 3 changes
6:58 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 59m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 11:27 AM
3h 26m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 12:27 PM
3h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

3:15 AM → 7:48 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes
4:15 AM → 8:33 AM
4h 17m • 3 changes
5:33 AM → 8:51 AM
3h 18m • 3 changes
6:58 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

3:15 AM → 7:48 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes
4:15 AM → 8:33 AM
4h 17m • 3 changes
5:33 AM → 8:51 AM
3h 18m • 3 changes
6:58 AM → 10:03 AM
3h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

3:15 AM → 7:48 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Preston to Beckton.

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Distance: 218.5 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Beckton, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.

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