Berlin to Preston Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Berlin and Preston takes 15h 31m and the fastest train takes 12h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Berlin 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.

15h 31m
Duration: 917 mi
Distance: £352
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best

Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain

13h

£273–592

Berlin to Preston train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Berlin and Preston. The earliest departure is at 4:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 15h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

11:41 AM → 3:36 AM
Arrives next day
16h 55m • 3 changes
3:41 PM → 11:38 AM
Arrives next day
20h 57m • 3 changes
6:38 PM → 12:38 PM
Arrives next day
19h • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:39 AM → 6:38 PM
12h 59m • 3 changes
7:41 AM → 7:38 PM
12h 57m • 3 changes
9:41 AM → 9:39 PM
12h 58m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 11:01 PM
13h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:39 AM → 6:38 PM
12h 59m • 3 changes
7:41 AM → 7:38 PM
12h 57m • 3 changes
9:41 AM → 9:39 PM
12h 58m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 11:01 PM
13h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:39 AM → 6:38 PM
12h 59m • 3 changes
7:41 AM → 7:38 PM
12h 57m • 3 changes
9:41 AM → 9:39 PM
12h 58m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 11:01 PM
13h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:36 AM → 4:38 PM
13h 2m • 3 changes
6:39 AM → 6:38 PM
12h 59m • 3 changes
7:41 AM → 7:38 PM
12h 57m • 3 changes
9:41 AM → 9:39 PM
12h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:36 AM → 4:38 PM
13h 2m • 3 changes
6:39 AM → 6:38 PM
12h 59m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 9:55 PM
14h 17m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 11:19 PM
13h 40m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Berlin to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Berlin, Germany and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Berlin Hbf to Preston via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 13h.

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