Train Preston to Dover from £120 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Dover takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Dover. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 21m
Duration: 285 mi
Distance: £120
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 10m

£77–195

Preston to Dover train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Dover. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Dover at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

10:01 AM → 2:13 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
10:57 AM → 3:14 PM
4h 17m • 1 change
12:03 PM → 4:13 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
1:02 PM → 5:13 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

5:33 AM → 9:12 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 12:13 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 1:13 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 7, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:13 AM
4h 58m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 9:12 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 12:13 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 8, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:13 AM
4h 58m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 9:12 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 12:13 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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