The average train between Sandhurst and Preston takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Sandhurst 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 Sandhurst and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sandhurst is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Preston at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sandhurst to Preston? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Sandhurst to Preston. However, there are services departing from Sandhurst station and arriving at Preston station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Sandhurst to Preston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Sandhurst to Preston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Preston station.
Book your Sandhurst to Preston train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Sandhurst and Preston is 298.3 km. The road distance is 342 km.
You can take a train from Sandhurst to Preston via Reading and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 54m.