The average train between London City Airport (LCY) and Preston takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from London City Airport (LCY) 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 London City Airport (LCY) and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from London City Airport (LCY) is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Bank DLR Station and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from London City Airport (LCY) to Preston. However, there are services departing from London City Airport (LCY) station and arriving at Preston station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
London City Airport (LCY) to Preston train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from London Euston station.
London City Airport (LCY) to Preston train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Preston station.
The distance between London City Airport (LCY) and Preston is 312.4 km. The road distance is 350 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.