The average train between Preston and Hayes takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Hayes. 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 Hayes. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Hayes at 6:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 26m • 2 changes


3h 25m • 2 changes


3h 11m • 2 changes


3h 26m • 2 changes


4h 26m • 2 changes


4h 13m • 2 changes


3h 8m • 2 changes


2h 58m • 2 changes


4h 26m • 2 changes


4h 13m • 2 changes


3h 8m • 2 changes


2h 58m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Hayes. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Hayes station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Preston to Hayes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Hayes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Preston to Hayes train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Hayes is 322.7 km. The road distance is 356 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.