The average train between Surrey and Preston takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Surrey 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 Surrey and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Surrey is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Vauxhall and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Surrey to Preston. However, there are services departing from Surrey station and arriving at Preston station via Vauxhall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Surrey to Preston train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Box Hill & Westhumble station.
Surrey to Preston train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Surrey to Preston train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Surrey and Preston is 322.2 km. The road distance is 372 km.
You can take a train from Box Hill & Westhumble to Preston via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 29m.