The average train between Preston and Dagenham takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Dagenham. 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 Dagenham. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Dagenham at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Dagenham. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Dagenham station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Preston to Dagenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Dagenham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Preston to Dagenham train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Preston and Dagenham is 313.1 km. The road distance is 359 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.