The average train between Preston and ExCeL London takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to ExCeL London. 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 ExCeL London. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into ExCeL London at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Preston to ExCeL London. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at ExCeL London station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Preston to ExCeL London train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Preston station.
Preston to ExCeL London train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at London Euston station.
The distance between Preston and ExCeL London is 311.2 km. The road distance is 348 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.