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The average train between Portsmouth and Preston takes 4h 45m 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 45m
Duration
283 mi
Distance
£104
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
£74–178

Portsmouth to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 19m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 19m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 19m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 25m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 24m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 20m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 24m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 19m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 17m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 2m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 51m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 43m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 48m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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.

Map of how to get from Portsmouth to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 283.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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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