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London to Preston train

Q: How long does it take to get from London to Preston by train?

On average the London to Preston train travel time is 2 h 48 min for the 189 mile (305 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

Q: What time does the first train from London to Preston leave?

The first train from London to Preston leaves at 9: 16 AM . Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

Q: What time does the last train from London to Preston leave?

The last train from London to Preston leaves at 12: 52 PM .

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Overview: Train from London to Preston

	Distance	189 miles (305 km)
	Average train duration	2 h 48 min
	Average train ticket price	$69 (€62)
	Train frequency	45 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there are 29 direct trains a day
	Train providers	Avanti West Coast or London North Eastern Railway

Trains from London to Preston cover the 189 miles (305 km) long trip taking on average 2 h 48 min with our travel partners like Avanti West Coast or London North Eastern Railway. Normally, there are 45 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $69 (€62), but the average price of train tickets is $69 (€62). Travelers depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Preston.

FAQs: Trains from London to Preston

FAQs: Travel by train from London to Preston easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Preston.

Cheap train tickets from London to Preston can start from as little as $69 (€62) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London to Preston is $69 (€62); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London to Preston train travel time is 2 h 48 min for the 189 mile (305 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from London to Preston leaves at 9: 16 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from London to Preston leaves at 12: 52 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from London to Preston without having to change trains with Avanti West Coast. There are 29 direct trains from London to Preston each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best London to Preston train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Avanti West Coast or London North Eastern Railway. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between London and Preston to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 12: 52 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from London Victoria, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Preston, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Preston from London is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 48 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from London to Preston by train is December.

Yes, you can take a bus between London and Preston.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

London

Preston

The major railway station for departures from London is London Victoria. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Victoria for your journey between London and Preston.

London Victoria Wifi

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London Victoria station, Victoria Street, London, Greater London, SW1V 1JU

Phone Number

+44 3450774224

Public transit options for London Victoria

Onward travel information: Victoria Bus Station at Station Front
Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line

London St Pancras International Wifi

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Pancras Road, London, Greater London, N1C 4QP, UK

Phone Number

+44 2078437688, +44 2074314001

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 05: 45 - 22: 00 | Sat: 06: 00 - 21: 00 | Sun: 08: 00 - 22: 15

Public transit options for London St Pancras International

Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
Bus lines: 326, 139

London Euston Wifi

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Euston Road, London, Greater London, NW1 2RT, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 06: 00 - 00: 00 | Sat: 06: 00 - 23: 00 | Sun: 07: 00 - 00: 00

Public transit options for London Euston

Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
Overground lines: Watford DC
Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.

London Paddington Wifi

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Praed Street, London, Greater London, W2 1HQ, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141, +44 3451652030

Ticket Office Hours

24/7

Public transit options for London Paddington

Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
Metro: Tube Lines.

London Kings Cross Wifi

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Euston Rd, London N1 9AL, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141, +44 2074314001

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 05: 00 - 01: 36 | Sat: 05: 00 - 00: 36 | Sun: 05: 30 - 01: 36

Public transit options for London Kings Cross

Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
Metro: N/A

Heathrow Airport T123 Wifi

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Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 station, Inner Ring Road, Heathrow Airport, Greater London, TW6 1WD

Public transit options for Heathrow Airport T123

Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)

London Waterloo Wifi

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London Waterloo station, Station Approach, London, Greater London. SE1 8SW

Phone Number

+44 3451652030

Public transit options for London Waterloo

Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl. Gov. Uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).
Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).

London Liverpool Street Wifi

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London Liverpool Street station, Bishopsgate, London, Greater London, EC2M 7PY

Phone Number

+44 345 711 4141

Public transit options for London Liverpool Street

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on either Liverpool Street (outside the station entrance), or beside Platform 10, depending on operational requirements
Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.

London Bridge Wifi

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London Bridge station, Tooley Street / St Thomas Street, London, Greater London, SE1 3QX

Phone Number

+44 345 711 4141

Public transit options for London Bridge

Onward travel information: The Bus Station is located directly outside the main entrance at upper level. There are also bus stops outside on Tooley Street. For further information on buses, a bus information kiosk is also located outside the main doors of the station at upper level.
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services are usually found outside the front of the station. However this is sometimes subject to change. Please check engineering posters or consult a member of staff.
Metro: For North and North East Kent and South East London

London Marylebone Wifi

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London Marylebone station, Great Central House, Melcombe Place, London, NW1 6JJ

Public transit options for London Marylebone

Location for Rail Replacement Services: At station entrance.
Metro: Bakerloo Line.

London Blackfriars Wifi

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London Blackfriars station, Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4DY

Heathrow Airport T5 Parking

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Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station, Terminal 5, Heathrow Airport, Greater London, TW6 2GA

London Charing Cross Shopping

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London Charing Cross station, The Strand, London, Greater London, WC2N 5HF

Public transit options for London Charing Cross

Metro: Bakerloo Line Northern Line.

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