Train Preston to Charing Cross from £87 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Charing Cross takes 3h 4m 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.

3h 4m
Duration: 209 mi
Distance: £87
Average price: Hourly
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Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...

2h 20m

£52–125

Preston to Charing Cross train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Charing Cross. The earliest departure is at 3:15 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 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

1:00 PM → 3:52 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 4:52 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
3:00 PM → 5:51 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
4:00 PM → 6:51 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

3:15 AM → 7:10 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 7:58 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 8:12 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 9:23 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

3:15 AM → 7:10 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 8:01 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
5:32 AM → 8:10 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

8:59 AM → 12:19 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
10:57 AM → 1:28 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
11:10 AM → 2:22 PM
3h 12m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Preston to Charing Cross.

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Distance: 209.4 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Charing Cross, Greater London, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 3 times a week.

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