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Preston to Chichester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Chichester takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Chichester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 7m
Duration
280 mi
Distance
£113
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from London Victoria to Chichestertrain train London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
4h 17m
£79–168

Preston to Chichester train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Chichester. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Chichester at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 39m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 42m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 37m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southern5h 55m • 2 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southern5h 21m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southern5h 55m • 2 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southern5h 21m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southern5h 55m • 2 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southern5h 21m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 9m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Chichester? 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 Chichester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 279.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Chichester via London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 17m.

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