The average train between Utrecht and Preston takes 7h 40m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Utrecht 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 4 times a day between Utrecht and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 6:33 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 7h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Utrecht 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 Utrecht to Preston. However, there are services departing from Utrecht station and arriving at Preston station via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
Utrecht to Preston train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Utrecht to Preston train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Preston station.
Book your Utrecht to Preston train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Utrecht and Preston is 556.3 km. The road distance is 899 km.
You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Preston via Rotterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., and London Euston in around 7h 48m.