The average train between Preston and Princes Risborough takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Princes Risborough. 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 every 2 hours between Preston and Princes Risborough. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Princes Risborough at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Princes Risborough. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Princes Risborough station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Preston to Princes Risborough train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Princes Risborough train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haddenham & Thame Parkway station.
Book your Preston to Princes Risborough train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Chiltern Railways.
The distance between Preston and Princes Risborough is 259.5 km. The road distance is 287 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Princes Risborough via Birmingham New Street, Birmingham Moor Street, and Haddenham & Thame Parkway in around 4h 39m.