The average train between Preston and Finchley takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Finchley. 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 Finchley. The earliest departure is at 2:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Finchley at 6:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 46m • 1 change

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4h 24m • 1 change

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2h 36m • 1 change

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4h 8m • 1 change

3h 54m • 1 change

2h 51m • 1 change

2h 38m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Finchley. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Finchley station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Preston to Finchley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Finchley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
The distance between Preston and Finchley is 293.9 km. The road distance is 344 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.