The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Preston
Cheapest price
$53
Average price
$112
Fastest journey
2 h 8 m
Average duration
2 h 9 m
Trains per day
27
Distance
306 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Preston will cost around $112 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.
Of the 27 trains that leave London for Preston on Fri, Jun 05, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct trains cover the 306 km distance in an average of 2 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 8 m .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest trains will take 2 h 9 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
W342065:31 AM2h38London Euston (EUS)8:09 AMPreston station (PRE)$531One-way0 transfers
Y147514:36 PM2h23London Euston (EUS)6:59 PMPreston station (PRE)$591One-way0 transfers
W342873:36 PM3h15London Euston (EUS)6:51 PMPreston station (PRE)$841One-way0 transfers
W342914:40 PM3h12London Euston (EUS)7:52 PMPreston station (PRE)$841One-way0 transfers
C013697:16 AM3h34London Euston (EUS)10:50 AMPreston station (PRE)$851One-way0 transfers
W3403310:30 AM2h08London Euston (EUS)12:38 PMPreston station (PRE)$1301One-way0 transfers
W340692:30 PM2h08London Euston (EUS)4:38 PMPreston station (PRE)$1301One-way0 transfers
W339129:30 AM2h09London Euston (EUS)11:39 AMPreston station (PRE)$1301One-way0 transfers
W340071:30 PM2h09London Euston (EUS)3:39 PMPreston station (PRE)$1301One-way0 transfers
W342548:30 AM2h09London Euston (EUS)10:39 AMPreston station (PRE)$1301One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $80.
Distance: 190 miles (306 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$117 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $232 Average price | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Preston:
A bus is $82 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Preston costing on average $117 (€94).
A bus is $198 (€160) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Preston costing on average $232 (€187).
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 47m.
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
You'll arrive about 2h 55m sooner (1h 47m by train vs 4h 42m by car). Tickets start at around $117 (€94) compared to roughly $116 (€94) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
London to Preston train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Preston trains for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34043 | On time 8:30 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2h31 | 11:01 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33967 · W34043 | On time 8:33 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2h28 | 11:01 PM Preston station (PRE) | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, June 5 | |||||
W34206 | 5:31 AM London Euston (EUS) | 2h38 | 8:09 AM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34065+ G89062 | 6:08 AM London Euston (EUS) | 3h25 | 9:33 AM Preston station (PRE) | 1 transfer | |
W34144 | 6:33 AM London Euston (EUS) | 3h18 | 9:51 AM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01369 | 7:16 AM London Euston (EUS) | 3h34 | 10:50 AM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34177 | 7:30 AM London Euston (EUS) | 2h09 | 9:39 AM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34254 | 8:30 AM London Euston (EUS) | 2h09 | 10:39 AM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33941 | 8:40 AM London Euston (EUS) | 3h11 | 11:51 AM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33912 | 9:30 AM London Euston (EUS) | 2h09 | 11:39 AM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33935 | 9:36 AM London Euston (EUS) | 3h14 | 12:50 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34033 | 10:30 AM London Euston (EUS) | 2h08 | 12:38 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34286 | 10:40 AM London Euston (EUS) | 3h11 | 1:51 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34016 | 11:30 AM London Euston (EUS) | 2h09 | 1:39 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01372 | 11:40 AM London Euston (EUS) | 3h12 | 2:52 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34187 | 12:30 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2h09 | 2:39 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34290 | 12:40 PM London Euston (EUS) | 3h11 | 3:51 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34007 | 1:30 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2h09 | 3:39 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34292 | 1:40 PM London Euston (EUS) | 3h10 | 4:50 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34069 | 2:30 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2h08 | 4:38 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34289 | 2:40 PM London Euston (EUS) | 3h11 | 5:51 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34082 | 3:30 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2h09 | 5:39 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34287 | 3:36 PM London Euston (EUS) | 3h15 | 6:51 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01318 | 4:30 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2h09 | 6:39 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y14751 | 4:36 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2h23 | 6:59 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34291 | 4:40 PM London Euston (EUS) | 3h12 | 7:52 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34169 | 5:30 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2h09 | 7:39 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34032 | 5:36 PM London Euston (EUS) | 2h34 | 8:10 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34288 | 5:39 PM London Euston (EUS) | 3h12 | 8:51 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Preston
Trains from London to Preston run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $44 (€35) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:39, the last at 23:08. The fastest train covers the 190 miles (306 km) distance in 2h 8m.
Distance 190 miles (306 km) |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€35) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 12:39 AM |
Last train 11:08 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, West Midlands Trains from London to Preston trainsAvanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between London and Preston from $23 (€19). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from London to Preston
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Preston by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Preston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from London to Preston
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Nando's
- The Signal Box
- Delice de France
- Tortilla
- Starbucks
- AMT Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Camden Food Co.
- & many more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
- Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
- Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
- Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Euston
- The Wesley Euston Hotel
- Travelodge London Central Euston
- Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the center of the station's main concourse.
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- 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)
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Cafes, bars, kiosks, restaurants, delicatessens, confectioners, groceries, food and drink to eat in or take away. clothes, stationery, flowers, photo processing, mobile phones, bureau de change, shoe repairs, key cutting, Pharmacy and prescriptions, optician, fitness, health and beauty services.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Caffè Nero
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Giraffe World Kitchen
- Black Sheep Coffee
- Hotel Chocolat
- Leon
- Pret a Manger
- Wasabi
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located at the taxi rank situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. The taxi rank is located outside the station on Pancras Road. There is a help point at the taxi rank that can be used to request disability assistance. All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair.
- There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
- Toilets Location: The toilets including accessible toilets are located next to platform 9. There also toilets on the Mezzanine Level.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located next to platform 9 and can be operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras
- Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel
- St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1, 8 & 9
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- 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
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.30
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
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