Preston to Cologne Trains

Preston to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Cologne takes 8h 28m and the fastest train takes 7h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 28m
Duration: 926 km
Distance: €339
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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8h 11m

€231–501

Preston to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 5:02 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 8h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:01 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 14m • 2 changes
12:03 PM → 8:15 PM
7h 11m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 10:15 PM
7h 15m • 2 changes
3:00 PM → 11:15 PM
7h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

3:14 AM → 12:15 PM
8h • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 42m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 14m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:15 AM → 12:15 PM
8h • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 42m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 14m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:15 AM → 12:15 PM
8h • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 42m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 14m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:15 AM → 12:15 PM
8h • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 42m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 14m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

3:15 AM → 12:15 PM
8h • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 42m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 14m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

3:15 AM → 12:15 PM
8h • 2 changes
5:32 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 42m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 14m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 5:14 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
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