The average train between Canterbury and Preston takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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.
Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Canterbury 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.
No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Preston. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Preston station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Canterbury to Preston train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Preston train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Canterbury to Preston train tickets online with Southeastern, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Canterbury and Preston is 376.5 km. The road distance is 448 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Preston via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 38m.