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The average train between Greenwich and Preston takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Greenwich 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 15m
Duration
216 mi
Distance
£75
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 5m
£49–125

Greenwich to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Greenwich and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Greenwich is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Bank DLR Station and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 48m • 2 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 11m • 2 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 16m • 2 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Caledonian Sleeper4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast8h 10m • 2 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 53m • 2 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 53m • 2 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 34m • 2 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 34m • 2 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 8m • 2 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 51m • 2 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast2h 50m • 2 changes

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    Dockland Light Railway (DLR)London Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 7m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Greenwich 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 Greenwich to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 215.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.

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