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Trip Overview

The average train between Eltham and Preston takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Eltham 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 34m
Duration
218 mi
Distance
£76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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3h 9m
£51–119

Eltham to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Eltham and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eltham is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Caledonian Sleeper4h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 55m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 55m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 55m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 55m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 55m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 55m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 55m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 55m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 55m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 25m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 25m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 25m • 2 changes

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 55m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 55m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 55m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Eltham 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: 218.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Eltham, Greater London, England and Preston, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.

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