The average train between Sutton and Preston takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Sutton 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 Sutton and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sutton is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Sutton 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 Sutton to Preston. However, there are services departing from Sutton station and arriving at Preston station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Sutton to Preston train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Sutton (London) station.
Sutton to Preston train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Sutton to Preston train tickets online with Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Sutton and Preston is 317.2 km. The road distance is 358 km.
You can take a train from Sutton (London) to Preston via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 29m.