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Preston to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Cologne takes 8h 30m 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 30m
Duration
926 km
Distance
€312
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best
  1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain train 79
8h 6m
€214–479

Preston to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Cologne at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 926 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Preston to Köln Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 8h 6m.

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