Cambridge to Preston trains

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The average train between Cambridge and Preston takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge 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 50m
Duration: 264 mi
Distance: £107
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...

Cambridge to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Cambridge and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
8:10 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:31 AM → 11:36 AM
5h 5m • 1 change
7:23 AM → 11:39 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 12:39 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 1:38 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 26m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 12:07 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cambridge 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.

Map of how to get from Cambridge to Preston.

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Distance: 264 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Preston via King's Cross and London Euston in around 3h 38m.

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