The average train between Preston and Guildford takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Guildford. 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 Guildford. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Guildford at 6:23 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Guildford. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Guildford station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Preston to Guildford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Guildford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Guildford station.
Book your Preston to Guildford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Guildford is 315.8 km. The road distance is 386 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Guildford via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 35m.