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Preston to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Zurich takes 13h 36m and the fastest train takes 9h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 36m
Duration
1,454 km
Distance
CHF 403
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

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  1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
  5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Tgv / ...
11h 17m
CHF 302–668

Preston to Zurich train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Zurich at 3:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 13h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,454 km
  • Duration: 13h 36m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Preston to Zürich HB via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 11h 17m.

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