Preston to Watford Junction Trains

Preston to Watford Junction trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Watford Junction takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Watford Junction. 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 12m
Duration: 191 mi
Distance: £72
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Milton Keynes

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Take the train from Preston to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junctiontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...

2h 8m

£43–122

Preston to Watford Junction train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Preston and Watford Junction. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Watford Junction at 1:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 6, 2026

9:28 AM → 12:15 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 3:15 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
3:27 PM → 6:11 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
5:18 PM → 9:14 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 7, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:14 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
9:28 AM → 12:15 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 3:15 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
3:27 PM → 6:11 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 8, 2026

5:32 AM → 8:15 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
6:04 AM → 9:15 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
9:28 AM → 12:15 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
12:04 PM → 3:15 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 9, 2026

8:59 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 4:33 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
5:02 PM → 7:33 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:14 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
9:28 AM → 12:15 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 3:15 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
3:27 PM → 6:11 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:33 AM → 8:14 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
9:28 AM → 12:15 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 3:15 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
3:27 PM → 6:11 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
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