Train Preston to Chelsea from £78 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Chelsea takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Chelsea. 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 3m

Duration

210 mi

Distance

£78

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Preston to Chelsea train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Chelsea. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Chelsea at 1:33 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:00 PM → 6:52 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
4:59 PM → 7:50 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
6:00 PM → 9:07 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
7:07 PM → 10:05 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

3:15 AM → 7:12 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 7:59 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 8:12 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 9:24 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

3:15 AM → 7:09 AM
3h 54m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 8:01 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
5:32 AM → 8:12 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:49 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:59 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
10:57 AM → 1:30 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
12:03 PM → 2:51 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
1:02 PM → 4:05 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Chelsea? 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.

Map of how to get from Preston to Chelsea.

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Distance: 210.3 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

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.

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