How to get from London to Preston
- 303 km as the crow flies
- 35 train departures a day with Avanti West Coast
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Preston: train. The two cities are about 303 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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303 km
London to Preston: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London → PrestontrainAvanti West Coast·2h 38m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from London to Preston
Avanti West Coast runs 35 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:31 and the last at 21:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti West Coasttrain | 35 | 05:31 | 21:15 |
All departures
- 05:31
- 06:11
- 06:33
- 07:16
- 07:30
- 08:30
- 08:40
- 09:30
- 09:36
- 10:19
- 10:30
- 10:40
- 11:30
- 11:40
- 12:30
- 12:40
- 13:19
- 13:30
- 13:40
- 14:30
- 14:40
- 15:30
- 15:36
- 16:30
- 16:36
- 16:40
- 17:30
- 17:36
- 17:39
- 18:30
- 19:19
- 19:30
- 20:30
- 21:10
- 21:15
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sun, Oct 11
Cheapest fare by day, London to Preston
The lowest fare Omio listed for each day, connections included. Pick a day to see its trips and book.
Train
Fares checked on Sat, Oct 10.
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Avanti West Coast; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Preston works
Start with a Avanti West Coast train from London to Preston, about 2h 38m. In total it's roughly €35 over 2h 38m, direct, no transfers.
London to Preston: common questions
When is the first train from London to Preston?
The first train with Avanti West Coast leaves at 05:31 and the last at 21:15, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from London to Preston?
35 a day with Avanti West Coast, between 05:31 and 21:15.
How far is Preston from London?
About 303 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run London to Preston?
On this route you travel with Avanti West Coast.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Preston?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Avanti West Coast
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026