The average train between Margate and Preston takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate 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 Margate and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 54m • 1 change

3h 52m • 1 change

3h 51m • 1 change

3h 51m • 1 change

3h 58m • 1 change

3h 54m • 1 change

3h 52m • 1 change

3h 51m • 1 change

3h 58m • 1 change

3h 54m • 1 change

3h 52m • 1 change

3h 51m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Margate 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 Margate to Preston. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Preston station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Margate to Preston train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Preston train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Margate to Preston train tickets online with Southeastern, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Margate and Preston is 382.7 km. The road distance is 481 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Preston via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 12m.