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Gillingham to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gillingham and Preston takes 6h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Gillingham 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.

6h 53m
Duration
274 mi
Distance
£148
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

best
  1. Take the train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Basingstoketrain train
  2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
6h 28m
£119–203

Gillingham to Preston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Gillingham and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gillingham is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Preston at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Basingstoke and take an average of 6h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Gillingham to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 273.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Gillingham, Dorset, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Preston via Basingstoke and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 28m.

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