King's Lynn to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between King's Lynn and Preston takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from King's Lynn 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.

6h 10m
Duration: 238 mi
Distance: £98
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Hinckley

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Take the train from Kings Lynn to Elytrain
Take the train from Ely to Nuneatontrain
Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain

5h 54m

£71–163

King's Lynn to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between King's Lynn and Preston. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from King's Lynn is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Ely and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:15 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 35m • 3 changes
8:15 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 35m • 3 changes
8:45 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
9:45 AM → 3:50 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:49 AM → 9:50 AM
5h 1m • 3 changes
5:45 AM → 11:50 AM
6h 5m • 3 changes
6:45 AM → 12:50 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
7:45 AM → 1:50 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:45 AM → 3:51 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
10:45 AM → 4:51 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
11:45 AM → 5:37 PM
5h 52m • 3 changes
12:45 PM → 6:50 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:49 AM → 9:50 AM
5h 1m • 3 changes
5:17 AM → 10:50 AM
5h 33m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 35m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:49 AM → 9:50 AM
5h 1m • 3 changes
5:17 AM → 10:50 AM
5h 33m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 35m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

4:49 AM → 9:50 AM
5h 1m • 3 changes
5:17 AM → 10:50 AM
5h 33m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 35m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

4:49 AM → 9:50 AM
5h 1m • 3 changes
5:17 AM → 10:50 AM
5h 33m • 3 changes
6:15 AM → 11:50 AM
5h 35m • 3 changes
7:15 AM → 12:50 PM
5h 35m • 3 changes
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