Hamburg to Preston Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Hamburg and Preston takes 13h 13m and the fastest train takes 11h 27m. 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 13m
Duration: 846 mi
Distance: £364
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best

Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain

12h 41m

£288–558

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 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

10:45 PM → 12:38 PM
Arrives next day
14h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:45 AM → 4:38 PM
11h 53m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 6:38 PM
11h 53m • 3 changes
12:09 PM → 11:19 PM
12h 10m • 3 changes
10:45 PM → 2:39 PM
Arrives next day
16h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:45 AM → 4:39 PM
11h 54m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 6:38 PM
11h 53m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 8:38 PM
11h 53m • 3 changes
12:09 PM → 10:45 PM
11h 36m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:45 AM → 4:38 PM
11h 53m • 3 changes
8:11 AM → 6:38 PM
11h 27m • 3 changes
12:09 PM → 11:01 PM
11h 52m • 3 changes
1:45 PM → 3:36 AM
Arrives next day
14h 51m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:11 AM → 6:38 PM
11h 27m • 3 changes
12:09 PM → 11:01 PM
11h 52m • 3 changes
1:45 PM → 3:36 AM
Arrives next day
14h 51m • 3 changes
10:45 PM → 12:38 PM
Arrives next day
14h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:11 AM → 6:38 PM
11h 27m • 3 changes
12:09 PM → 11:01 PM
11h 52m • 3 changes
1:45 PM → 3:36 AM
Arrives next day
14h 51m • 3 changes
10:45 PM → 12:38 PM
Arrives next day
14h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

8:11 AM → 6:38 PM
11h 27m • 3 changes
12:09 PM → 11:01 PM
11h 52m • 3 changes
1:45 PM → 3:36 AM
Arrives next day
14h 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.

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 41m.

Operators