Train Waterloo Station to Preston from £78 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Waterloo Station and Preston takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Waterloo Station 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.

2h 46m
Duration: 210 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 40m

£47–137

Waterloo Station to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Waterloo Station and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Euston station and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

8:18 PM → 11:19 PM
3h 1m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:32 AM → 11:39 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 12:39 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
10:33 AM → 1:38 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 2:39 PM
2h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

12:35 AM → 8:09 AM
7h 34m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

12:35 AM → 8:09 AM
7h 34m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Waterloo Station 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.

Map of how to get from Waterloo Station to Preston.

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Distance: 210 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Preston, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once daily.

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