Rome2Rio

Preston to Aachen trains

Find Transport to Aachen

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Aachen takes 8h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Aachen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 27m
Duration
857 km
Distance
€294
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Preston to Aachen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Aachen at 11:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 2m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 34m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 35m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 34m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 2m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 34m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 35m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 34m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 2m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 34m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 35m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 34m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 2m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 34m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 35m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 34m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 2m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 34m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 35m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 34m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

  •  → 

    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 20m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 2m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 34m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostar6h 32m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 34m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 31m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 36m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostar6h 33m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Aachen? 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 Preston to Aachen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 856.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Aachen, Germany?

You can take a train from Preston to Aachen, Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 7h 21m.

Operators