The average train between London Victoria Station and Preston takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from London Victoria Station 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 Victoria Station and Preston. The earliest departure is at 3:05 AM at night, and the last departure from London Victoria Station is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Euston station and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 19m • 1 change

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2h 46m • 1 change

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2h 43m • 1 change

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3h 3m • 1 change

3h 6m • 1 change

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2h 21m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from London Victoria Station to Preston. However, there are services departing from London Victoria Station station and arriving at Preston station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
London Victoria Station to Preston train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Euston station.
London Victoria Station to Preston train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Preston station.
Book your London Victoria Station to Preston train tickets online with London Underground (Tube), Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between London Victoria Station and Preston is 305.6 km. The road distance is 338 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.