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The average train between Hamburg and Preston takes 13h 20m and the fastest train takes 11h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg 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.

13h 20m
Duration
846 mi
Distance
£360
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best
  1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  4. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train
12h 20m
£288–541

Hamburg to Preston train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Hamburg and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 13h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast11h 53m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast11h 53m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast12h 10m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast16h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast11h 54m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast11h 53m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast11h 53m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast11h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast11h 53m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast11h 53m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast11h 52m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarCaledonian Sleeper14h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast11h 53m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast11h 52m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarCaledonian Sleeper14h 51m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast16h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast11h 53m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast11h 52m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarCaledonian Sleeper14h 51m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast14h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast11h 53m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast11h 52m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarCaledonian Sleeper14h 51m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast14h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast11h 53m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast11h 53m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast11h 52m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarEurostarCaledonian Sleeper14h 51m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hamburg 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: 846.4 mi
  • Duration: 13h 20m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Preston via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 12h 20m.

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