The average train between Marseille and Preston takes 10h 29m and the fastest train takes 8h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Marseille 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 every 2 hours between Marseille and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Marseille is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 10h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 38m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Marseille 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 Marseille to Preston. However, there are services departing from Marseille station and arriving at Preston station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.
Marseille to Preston train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Marseille St Charles station.
Marseille to Preston train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Marseille to Preston train tickets online with TGV inOui, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Marseille and Preston is 1,305.3 km. The road distance is 1,537 km.
You can take a train from Marseille St Charles to Preston via Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 9h 27m.