The average train between Preston and Dortmund takes 11h 21m and the fastest train takes 9h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Dortmund. 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 every 4 hours between Preston and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 4:44 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 11h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Dortmund station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.
Preston to Dortmund train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Dortmund train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Preston to Dortmund train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Dortmund is 729.6 km. The road distance is 1,021 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Dortmund Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 9h 32m.