Preston to Dartford Trains

Preston to Dartford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Dartford takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Dartford. 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 23m
Duration: 227 mi
Distance: £100
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dartfordtrain Luton - Rainham / ...

3h 40m

£71–141

Preston to Dartford train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Dartford. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Dartford at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

4:15 AM → 8:58 AM
4h 43m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 9:28 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 10:28 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 11:58 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:28 AM
5h 13m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 8:58 AM
4h 43m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 9:28 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 10:28 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:28 AM
5h 13m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 8:58 AM
4h 43m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 9:28 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 10:28 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
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