Train Preston to Grays from £88 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Grays takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Grays. 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 32m
Duration: 231 mi
Distance: £88
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...

2h 54m

£56–142

Preston to Grays train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Grays. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Grays at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

9:18 PM → 6:37 AM
Arrives next day
9h 19m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

3:15 AM → 7:25 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 8:13 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

3:15 AM → 7:25 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 8:13 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

3:15 AM → 7:25 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 8:13 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 8:22 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 9:37 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Grays? 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.

Map of how to get from Preston to Grays.

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Distance: 230.9 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.

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