Sandhurst to Preston Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Sandhurst and Preston takes 5h 26m 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.

5h 26m
Duration: 212 mi
Distance: £96
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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4h 58m

£80–129

Sandhurst to Preston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Sandhurst and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Sandhurst is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Preston at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Reading and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

3:08 PM → 7:51 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
4:44 PM → 8:50 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
8:11 PM → 7:50 AM
Arrives next day
11h 39m • 2 changes
11:54 PM → 9:50 AM
Arrives next day
9h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:32 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:33 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 16m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:43 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 7m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
10:10 AM → 2:51 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:21 AM → 12:51 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
9:18 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 32m • 2 changes
10:34 AM → 2:50 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 3:51 PM
4h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:21 AM → 9:50 AM
9h 29m • 2 changes
6:32 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:32 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 17m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 36m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 39m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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