Preston to London train with Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to London

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Oct 08

Cheapest price on Oct 08

€33

Average ticket price on Oct 08

€111

Fastest journey on Oct 08

2 h 12 m

Average journey duration on Oct 08

2 h 12 m

Trains on Oct 08

32

Distance

306 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Preston to London will cost around €111 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €33.

Fast trains

On Thu, Oct 08, we found 32 trains from Preston to London, including 25 direct services.

On Thu, Oct 08 the direct trains cover the 306 km distance in an average of 2 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 12 m .

On Thu, Oct 08 the slowest trains will take 2 h 13 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.

  • LumoC00579
    9:28 AM2h29
    Preston station (PRE)
    11:57 AMLondon Euston (EUS)
    €331One-way
    0 transfers
  • LumoC00578
    12:05 PM2h55
    Preston station (PRE)
    3:00 PMLondon Euston (EUS)
    €431One-way
    0 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW34020
    6:00 PM2h14
    Preston station (PRE)
    8:14 PMLondon Euston (EUS)
    €441One-way
    0 transfers
  • LumoY14762
    3:27 PM2h33
    Preston station (PRE)
    6:00 PMLondon Euston (EUS)
    €451One-way
    0 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW34050
    4:59 PM2h13
    Preston station (PRE)
    7:12 PMLondon Euston (EUS)
    €551One-way
    0 transfers

Journey information

Overview: Train from Preston to London

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Trains from Preston to London run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €26 but you can travel from only €13 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 10m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €13
Distance
190 miles (306 km)
Average train duration
2h 41m
Cheapest ticket price
€26
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
7
Fastest train
2h 10m
First train
12:39 AM
Last train
11:08 PM
Cheapest Month
Oct
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
21 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €13

Live departures

Preston to London train times

The table below shows live departures for Preston to London trains for today, Wednesday, October 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Avanti West CoastW34181
Delayed
8:27 AM 9:00 AMPreston station (PRE)
2h12
10:27 AM 10:27 AMLondon Euston (EUS)
0 transfersDirect
LumoC00579
On time
9:28 AM Preston station (PRE)
2h29
11:57 AM London Euston (EUS)
0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW34028
On time
10:00 AM Preston station (PRE)
2h12
12:12 PM London Euston (EUS)
0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW33903 · W34182
On time
10:18 AM Preston station (PRE)
2h45
1:03 PM London Euston (EUS)
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW33903
On time
10:18 AM Preston station (PRE)
3h20
1:38 PM London Euston (EUS)
0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW34039
On time
11:00 AM Preston station (PRE)
2h12
1:12 PM London Euston (EUS)
0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW33933 · W34094
On time
11:18 AM Preston station (PRE)
2h45
2:03 PM London Euston (EUS)
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW33970
On time
12:00 PM Preston station (PRE)
2h12
2:12 PM London Euston (EUS)
0 transfersDirect
LumoC00578
On time
12:05 PM Preston station (PRE)
2h55
3:00 PM London Euston (EUS)
0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastC01362 · W33894
On time
12:18 PM Preston station (PRE)
2h45
3:03 PM London Euston (EUS)
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastC01362
On time
12:18 PM Preston station (PRE)
3h22
3:40 PM London Euston (EUS)
0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW33973
On time
1:00 PM Preston station (PRE)
2h12
3:12 PM London Euston (EUS)
0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW34060 · W33949
On time
1:17 PM Preston station (PRE)
2h48
4:05 PM London Euston (EUS)
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW34060
On time
1:17 PM Preston station (PRE)
3h23
4:40 PM London Euston (EUS)
0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW34172
On time
2:00 PM Preston station (PRE)
2h14
4:14 PM London Euston (EUS)
0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW34160
On time
2:18 PM Preston station (PRE)
3h22
5:40 PM London Euston (EUS)
0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW34160 · W34165
On time
2:18 PM Preston station (PRE)
2h46
5:04 PM London Euston (EUS)
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW34063
On time
3:00 PM Preston station (PRE)
2h12
5:12 PM London Euston (EUS)
0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW34124
On time
3:18 PM Preston station (PRE)
3h21
6:39 PM London Euston (EUS)
0 transfersDirect
LumoY14762
On time
3:27 PM Preston station (PRE)
2h33
6:00 PM London Euston (EUS)
0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW33889
On time
4:00 PM Preston station (PRE)
2h14
6:14 PM London Euston (EUS)
0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastC01365
On time
4:18 PM Preston station (PRE)
3h21
7:39 PM London Euston (EUS)
0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastC01365 · W33877
On time
4:18 PM Preston station (PRE)
2h45
7:03 PM London Euston (EUS)
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW34050
On time
4:59 PM Preston station (PRE)
2h13
7:12 PM London Euston (EUS)
0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW00587
On time
5:18 PM Preston station (PRE)
3h36
8:54 PM London Euston (EUS)
0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW00587 · W33917
On time
5:18 PM Preston station (PRE)
2h45
8:03 PM London Euston (EUS)
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW34020
On time
6:00 PM Preston station (PRE)
2h14
8:14 PM London Euston (EUS)
0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW33999
On time
6:18 PM Preston station (PRE)
3h36
9:54 PM London Euston (EUS)
0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW33999 · W34121
On time
6:18 PM Preston station (PRE)
2h45
9:03 PM London Euston (EUS)
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW34200
On time
7:07 PM Preston station (PRE)
2h13
9:20 PM London Euston (EUS)
0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW34268 · W34166
On time
7:18 PM Preston station (PRE)
2h47
10:05 PM London Euston (EUS)
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW34268
On time
7:18 PM Preston station (PRE)
3h29
10:47 PM London Euston (EUS)
0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW34195
On time
8:01 PM Preston station (PRE)
2h26
10:27 PM London Euston (EUS)
0 transfersDirect
LumoY14760
On time
8:07 PM Preston station (PRE)
3h10
11:17 PM London Euston (EUS)
0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW34259
On time
9:00 PM Preston station (PRE)
2h40
11:40 PM London Euston (EUS)
0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW33861
On time
9:18 PM Preston station (PRE)
3h59
1:17 AM London Euston (EUS)
0 transfersDirect
Thursday, October 8
Avanti West CoastW339275:33 AM Preston station (PRE)
2h27
8:00 AM London Euston (EUS)0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW34004_W342516:00 AM Preston station (PRE)
2h35
8:35 AM London Euston (EUS)0 transfersDirect
LumoC005686:41 AM Preston station (PRE)
2h47
9:28 AM London Euston (EUS)0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW339396:58 AM Preston station (PRE)
2h14
9:12 AM London Euston (EUS)0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW34207 · W338787:18 AM Preston station (PRE)
2h45
10:03 AM London Euston (EUS)1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW342077:18 AM Preston station (PRE)
3h20
10:38 AM London Euston (EUS)0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW340298:01 AM Preston station (PRE)
2h13
10:14 AM London Euston (EUS)0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW342718:17 AM Preston station (PRE)
3h21
11:38 AM London Euston (EUS)0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW34271 · W341708:17 AM Preston station (PRE)
2h46
11:03 AM London Euston (EUS)1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW341819:00 AM Preston station (PRE)
2h12
11:12 AM London Euston (EUS)0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW342659:19 AM Preston station (PRE)
3h19
12:38 PM London Euston (EUS)0 transfersDirect

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Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Lumo from Preston to London trainsAvanti West Coast, Lumo trains will get you between Preston and London from €13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Avanti West Coast

About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Avanti West Coast Duration
2h 10m
Cheapest Avanti West Coast Price
€29
Avanti West Coast frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

Lumo

About
Lumo are an open access operator launched in 2021 owned by FirstGroup providing train travel from London to Scotland and the North-East of England. It runs between London and Edinburgh along the East Coast Main Line. Lumo trains offer 100% electric travel along with amenities like comforable seating, free WiFi & their LumoEats at-seat catering in their single Standard Class. Lumo offered two ticket types their advance tickets LumoFixed which are only valid on the date and train booked but are exchangeable prior to departure and their Anytime tickets which can be used on any Lumo train on the date of your ticket.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Lumo Duration
2h 29m
Cheapest Lumo Price
€26
Lumo frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one piece of hold luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refunds according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals. First Class includes complimentary refreshments
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included with all tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces available, accessible toilets, and staff assistance for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs on leads allowed with fee
Quiet zone

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Average meal costs

Budget
£8-15 for fast food or casual takeaway.
Mid-range
£20-40 per person for a meal.
Fine dining
£70+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee
£3-5 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.

FAQs: Trains from Preston to London

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Preston to London can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €26, while the average price is around €100.
The train from Preston to London takes 2h 10m and runs 9 per day.
The distance by train from Preston to London is 190 miles (306 km).
The first train from Preston to London leaves at 12:39 AM.
The last train from Preston to London leaves at 11:08 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Preston to London.
Yes, there is a direct train from Preston to London. This service operates 7 times per day, provided by Avanti West Coast, Lumo.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Preston to London.
The train station in Preston that goes to London is Preston station (PRE), which connects to London Euston (EUS).
The train journey from Preston to London offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with views of the rolling countryside, charming villages, and some industrial areas, providing a varied but not overwhelmingly scenic experience.
Yes, you can take the train from Preston to London.
Popular day trips by train from London include Oxford, Cambridge, Brighton, Stevenage, Canterbury.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
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Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Preston to London

Most Preston to London trains use the Preston to London Euston station pair, with some services arriving at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. Use this guide to compare Preston and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Preston
Arrival train stations in London

Which Preston station do trains to London leave from?

Trains from Preston to London leave from Preston. The station is 0 miles (1 km) from Preston city centre at Fishergate, Preston PR1 8AP, United Kingdom.
PrestonFishergate, Preston PR1 8AP, United Kingdom+44 345 748 4950WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Preston from Preston city centre

Preston is 1 km from Preston city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus3, 2, 2A, 111, 111C · 13m · €9 · every ~36 min

Preston train station facilities and services

Preston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Rise, The Olive Tree Brasserie, Turtle Bay

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Preston. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Preston. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Preston: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Preston: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Preston: Elevators, ramps.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Preston - South, Delta Hotels Preston, Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel.

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