The average train between King's Lynn and Preston takes 6h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. 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.
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 Horse Fair Bus Station and take an average of 6h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 35m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from King's Lynn 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.
No, there is no direct train from King's Lynn to Preston. However, there are services departing from King's Lynn station and arriving at Preston station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
King's Lynn to Preston train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Peterborough station.
King's Lynn to Preston train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Preston station.
Book your King's Lynn to Preston train tickets online with Great Northern, Cross Country and 4 other operators.
The distance between King's Lynn and Preston is 234.8 km. The road distance is 331 km.
You can take a bus from Transport Interchange to Preston via Horse Fair Bus Station, Queensgate Bus Stn, Peterborough, and Leeds in around 5h 43m.