The average train between Preston and City of St Albans takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to City of St Albans. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Preston and City of St Albans. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into City of St Albans at 2:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to City of St Albans. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at City of St Albans station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Preston to City of St Albans train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to City of St Albans train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Preston to City of St Albans train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Thameslink and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Preston and City of St Albans is 274.8 km. The road distance is 367 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.