Preston to Canterbury Trains

Preston to Canterbury trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Canterbury takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Canterbury. 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 21m
Duration: 278 mi
Distance: £134
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
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3h 58m

£97–197

Preston to Canterbury train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Preston and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

9:18 PM → 7:39 AM
Arrives next day
10h 21m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:34 AM
5h 19m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 9:37 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 12:34 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:34 AM
5h 19m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 9:37 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 12:34 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:34 AM
5h 19m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 9:37 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 12:34 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:34 AM
5h 19m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 9:37 AM
4h 4m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 12:34 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:34 AM
5h 19m • 1 change
5:32 AM → 9:34 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 11:34 AM
3h 33m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 1:34 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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