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The average train between Crawley and Preston takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Crawley 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 45m
Duration
241 mi
Distance
£89
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Crawley to London Victoriatrain train Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 27m
£61–145

Crawley to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Crawley and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Crawley is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SouthernLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 32m • 2 changes

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    SouthernLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 46m • 2 changes

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    SouthernLondon Underground (Tube)Caledonian Sleeper5h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SouthernLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 9m • 2 changes

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    SouthernLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 37m • 2 changes

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    SouthernLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 36m • 2 changes

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    SouthernLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SouthernLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 9m • 2 changes

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    SouthernLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 37m • 2 changes

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    SouthernLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 36m • 2 changes

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    SouthernLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    SouthernLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 9m • 2 changes

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    SouthernLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 37m • 2 changes

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    SouthernLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 36m • 2 changes

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    SouthernLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 38m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Crawley 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 Crawley to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 241 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Crawley to Preston via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 27m.

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