Preston to Cambridge trains

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The average train between Preston and Cambridge takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Cambridge. 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 8m
Duration: 264 mi
Distance: £124
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
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3h 33m

£88–187

Preston to Cambridge train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

10:00 AM → 1:43 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 2:43 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
12:00 PM → 3:43 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
1:00 PM → 4:43 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:13 AM
4h 58m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 8:43 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:13 AM
4h 58m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 8:43 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 10:13 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
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