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Preston to Gravesend trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Gravesend takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Gravesend. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 39m
Duration
233 mi
Distance
£86
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 3m
£60–134

Preston to Gravesend train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Gravesend. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Gravesend at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 41m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 13m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastThameslink9h 27m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperSoutheastern4h 28m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 10m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 13m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 44m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 42m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 46m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperSoutheastern4h 28m • 1 change

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    Caledonian SleeperSoutheastern3h 59m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 10m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperSoutheastern4h 28m • 1 change

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    Caledonian SleeperSoutheastern4h 5m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Gravesend? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 233.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Gravesend, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.

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