The average train between Welling and Preston takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is a train service every few hours from Welling 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 Welling and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Welling is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Welling to Preston. However, there are services departing from Welling station and arriving at Preston station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Welling to Preston train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Welling station.
Welling to Preston train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Welling to Preston train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Welling and Preston is 318.5 km. The road distance is 355 km.
You can take a train from Welling to Preston via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 15m.