Portsmouth to Preston trains

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The average train between Portsmouth and Preston takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. 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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4h 13m

£74–168

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 10:35 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:35 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 Tuesday, October 20, 2026

9:36 PM → 3:36 AM
Arrives next day
6h • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:13 AM → 9:38 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 11:38 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 12:38 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:13 AM → 9:38 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 11:38 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 12:38 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:13 AM → 9:38 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 10:39 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 11:38 AM
4h 20m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 12:38 PM
4h 17m • 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.

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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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