The average train between Preston and Charing Cross takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Charing Cross. 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 Preston and Charing Cross. The earliest departure is at 2:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Charing Cross at 1:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 37m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Charing Cross. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Charing Cross station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Preston to Charing Cross train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Charing Cross train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Preston to Charing Cross train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Preston and Charing Cross is 305.1 km. The road distance is 337 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.