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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Preston takes 8h 16m and the fastest train takes 6h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

8h 16m
Duration
575 mi
Distance
£251
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train
7h 15m
£188–407

Cologne to Preston train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 8h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast14h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 59m • 2 changes

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast7h 55m • 2 changes

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 59m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast7h 55m • 2 changes

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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 59m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 59m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast7h 55m • 2 changes

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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 59m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 59m • 2 changes

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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast6h 59m • 2 changes

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne 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.

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  • Distance: 575.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Preston via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 7h 15m.

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