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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Rotterdam takes 8h 29m and the fastest train takes 6h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 29m
Duration
843 km
Distance
€329
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Preston to Rotterdam train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 5:02 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 8h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarEurostar7h 47m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostar6h 59m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostar8h 1m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostar8h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarEurostar7h 47m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostar6h 59m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostar8h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarEurostar7h 47m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostar6h 59m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostar8h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarEurostar7h 47m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostar6h 59m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostar8h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarEurostar7h 47m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostar6h 59m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostar8h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostar7h 6m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostar6h 39m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostar7h 8m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostar8h 8m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Rotterdam? 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: 843.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Preston to Rotterdam Centraal via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 43m.

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