Preston to Cambridge trains

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The average train between Preston and Cambridge takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. 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 6m
Duration: 264 mi
Distance: £105
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...

Preston to Cambridge train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 3:14 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 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

8:00 PM → 1:14 AM
Arrives next day
5h 14m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:59 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
10:57 AM → 2:14 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
1:02 PM → 4:14 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
3:00 PM → 6:14 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

3:14 AM → 8:13 AM
4h 58m • 1 change
4:22 AM → 8:43 AM
4h 21m • 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 Tuesday, November 10, 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, November 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 Thursday, November 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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Departing Friday, November 13, 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 Saturday, November 14, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:14 AM
4h 59m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 8:43 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
5:32 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Cambridge? 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 Cambridge.

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Distance: 264 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Cambridge, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Cambridge via London Euston and King's Cross in around 3h 33m.

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