How to get from Preston to London
- 303 km as the crow flies
- 37 train departures a day with Avanti West Coast
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Preston to London: train, bus. 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.
We do not know when this fare was last checked. Run a live search for today's price.
303 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €21Omio catalogue, Oct 11 | 2h 47mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €28Reading date not recorded | 5h 22m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€21Omio catalogue, Oct 112h 47m · directSee Train details
- Bus€28Reading date not recorded5h 22m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Preston to London: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Preston → ManchestertrainNorthern Rail·1h 16m
- 2Manchester → London Borough of Camdenbus
FlixBus·3h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Preston to London
Avanti West Coast runs 37 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:15 and the last at 21:18.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti West Coasttrain | 37 | 04:15 | 21:18 |
All departures
- 04:15
- 05:29
- 06:00
- 06:41
- 06:58
- 07:18
- 08:01
- 08:17
- 09:00
- 09:19
- 09:28
- 10:00
- 10:18
- 11:00
- 11:18
- 12:00
- 12:05
- 12:18
- 13:00
- 13:17
- 14:00
- 14:18
- 15:00
- 15:18
- 15:27
- 16:00
- 16:18
- 16:59
- 17:18
- 18:00
- 18:18
- 19:07
- 19:18
- 20:01
- 20:07
- 21:00
- 21:18
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, Preston to London
The lowest fare Omio listed for each day, connections included. Pick a day to see its trips and book.
Train
Fares checked on Sun, Oct 11.
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusManchester-London Borough of CamdenBook →Avanti West CoastPreston-LondonBook →On this route you travel with Northern Rail, FlixBus, Avanti West Coast; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Preston to London works
Start with a Northern Rail train from Preston to Manchester, about 1h 16m. Transfer in Manchester and continue by FlixBus bus on to London Borough of Camden (3h 45m). In total it's roughly €28 over 5h 22m, 1 transfer.
Preston to London: common questions
When is the first train from Preston to London?
The first train with Avanti West Coast leaves at 04:15 and the last at 21:18, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Preston to London?
37 a day with Avanti West Coast, between 04:15 and 21:18.
Is there a bus from Preston to London?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is London from Preston?
About 303 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Preston to London?
On this route you travel with Northern Rail, FlixBus, Avanti West Coast.
What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to London?
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.
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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: Northern Rail, FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026