Train Preston to Waterloo Station from £78 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Waterloo Station takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Waterloo Station. 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 9m
Duration: 210 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Hourly
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Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...

2h 24m

£49–128

Preston to Waterloo Station train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Waterloo Station. The earliest departure is at 2:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Waterloo Station at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

5:02 PM → 7:49 PM
2h 46m • 1 change
6:00 PM → 8:49 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
7:05 PM → 10:04 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
8:05 PM → 11:37 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

2:57 AM → 7:13 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 9:25 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 10:52 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

3:15 AM → 7:13 AM
3h 58m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 8:00 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 8:15 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 9:25 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

3:15 AM → 7:13 AM
3h 58m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 8:00 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 8:15 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 9:25 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Waterloo Station? 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.

Map of how to get from Preston to Waterloo Station.

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Distance: 210 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Waterloo Station, Greater London, England?

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.

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