The average train between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Preston takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Heathrow Terminal 5 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 Heathrow Terminal 5 and Preston. The earliest departure is at 3:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Heathrow Terminal 5 is at 11:42 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Russell Square station and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Preston. However, there are services departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 station and arriving at Preston station via Russell Square station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Preston train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.
Heathrow Terminal 5 to Preston train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Preston station.
The distance between Heathrow Terminal 5 and Preston is 295.5 km. The road distance is 366 km.
There is no direct connection from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Preston. However, you can take the subway to Russell Square station, walk to London Euston, then take the train to Preston.