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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Harlow takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Harlow. 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 42m
Duration
231 mi
Distance
£94
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2h 54m
£65–135

Preston to Harlow train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Harlow. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Harlow at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Stansted Express3h 50m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Stansted Express3h 48m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Stansted Express3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Stansted Express3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Stansted Express4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 5m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 3m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Stansted Express2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Stansted Express4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia3h 3m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Stansted Express2h 53m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Harlow? 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: 230.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Harlow, Essex, 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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