The train between Portsmouth and Preston takes 4h 14m. The train runs, on average, once a week 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.
Trains run on demand between Portsmouth and Preston. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 14m.
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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Preston. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea station and arriving at Preston station via London Waterloo station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Portsmouth to Preston train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
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The distance between Portsmouth and Preston is 347.3 km. The road distance is 406 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Preston via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 14m.