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The average train between Preston and Grays takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. 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.

4h 7m
Duration
230 mi
Distance
£82
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 27m
£56–123

Preston to Grays train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Grays. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Grays at 6:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)c2c9h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)c2c4h 50m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)c2c3h 35m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)c2c3h 18m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)c2c3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)c2c4h 49m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)c2c3h 35m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)c2c3h 18m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)c2c3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)c2c4h 49m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)c2c3h 35m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)c2c3h 18m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)c2c3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)c2c4h 49m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)c2c3h 35m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)c2c3h 18m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)c2c3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)c2c4h 49m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)c2c3h 35m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)c2c3h 18m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)c2c3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)c2c4h 44m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)c2c3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)c2c3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)c2c3h 41m • 2 changes
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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.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 230 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.

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