The average train between Ramsgate and Preston takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Ramsgate to Preston. 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 hourly between Ramsgate and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ramsgate is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 34m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Ramsgate to Preston. However, there are services departing from Ramsgate station and arriving at Preston station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Ramsgate to Preston train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ramsgate station.
Ramsgate to Preston train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Ramsgate to Preston train tickets online with Southeastern, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Ramsgate and Preston is 387.9 km. The road distance is 473 km.
You can take a train from Ramsgate to Preston via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 58m.