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.
Trains run hourly between Greenwich and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Greenwich is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:36 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.


8h 3m • 2 changes


2h 47m • 2 changes


2h 51m • 2 changes


2h 50m • 2 changes


8h 10m • 2 changes


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2h 53m • 2 changes


2h 48m • 2 changes


3h 34m • 2 changes


3h 34m • 2 changes


3h 33m • 2 changes


2h 49m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Greenwich to Preston. However, there are services departing from Greenwich station and arriving at Preston station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Greenwich to Preston train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from London Euston station.
Greenwich to Preston train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Preston station.
Book your Greenwich to Preston train tickets online with Dockland Light Railway (DLR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Greenwich and Preston is 312.3 km. The road distance is 347 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.