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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and British Museum takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is an hourly train service from Preston to British Museum. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 51m
Duration
209 mi
Distance
£70
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Preston to British Museum train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and British Museum. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into British Museum at 1:17 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 2h 25m • Direct
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    train train 2h 40m • Direct
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    train train 3h 58m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 3h 45m • Direct
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    train train 3h 31m • Direct
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    train train 2h 27m • Direct
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    train train 2h 14m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 3h 45m • Direct
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    train train 3h 31m • Direct
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    train train 2h 27m • Direct
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    train train 2h 14m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 3h 45m • Direct
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    train train 3h 34m • Direct
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    train train 2h 26m • Direct
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    train train 3h 20m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 3h 10m • Direct
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    train train 2h 45m • Direct
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    train train 2h 21m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 3h 45m • Direct
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    train train 3h 25m • Direct
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    train train 2h 27m • Direct
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    train train 2h 14m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 3h 45m • Direct
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    train train 3h 31m • Direct
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    train train 2h 27m • Direct
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    train train 2h 14m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to British Museum? 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 British Museum.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 208.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Preston, England and British Museum, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.

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