The average train between Preston and Paddock Wood takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Paddock Wood. 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 Paddock Wood. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Paddock Wood at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Paddock Wood. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Paddock Wood station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Preston to Paddock Wood train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Paddock Wood train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Paddock Wood station.
Book your Preston to Paddock Wood train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Paddock Wood is 355.3 km. The road distance is 393 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Paddock Wood via London Euston, Euston station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 3h 34m.