Cambridge to Preston trains

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The average train between Cambridge and Preston takes 3h 51m 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 51m
Duration: 264 mi
Distance: £124
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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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 / ...

3h 37m

£87–193

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 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

9:12 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
10:10 AM → 1:38 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
11:12 AM → 2:38 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 3:38 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 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 Wednesday, August 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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