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Portsmouth to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Preston takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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.

4h 44m
Duration
283 mi
Distance
£127
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 13m
£92–206

Portsmouth to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 283.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Preston via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 13m.

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