Ashford to Preston Trains

Ashford to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ashford and Preston takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Ashford to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 25m
Duration: 264 mi
Distance: £125
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...

3h 21m

£90–188

Ashford to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Ashford and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ashford is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

6:46 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 12:38 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:46 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 12:38 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:46 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 10:39 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
8:40 AM → 11:38 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 12:38 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
Show more

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