The average train between Preston and Aachen takes 8h 39m 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Preston and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 4:59 PM which arrives into Aachen at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 8h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Aachen station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
Preston to Aachen train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Aachen train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Book your Preston to Aachen train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Aachen is 683.3 km. The road distance is 857 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Aachen Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 56m.