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Preston to Dortmund trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Dortmund takes 11h 25m and the fastest train takes 9h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Dortmund. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 25m
Duration
1,042 km
Distance
€369
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

best
  1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
  4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train 10 / ...
9h 21m
€247–551

Preston to Dortmund train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 6:04 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 11h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 21m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 44m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 21m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 6m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 48m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 20m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 6m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 48m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 20m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 6m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 48m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 20m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 31m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurostar9h 29m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurostar9h 56m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 7m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurostar9h 29m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurostar9h 53m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 25m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 48m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 59m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurostar9h 30m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 44m • 3 changes

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  • Distance: 1,042.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 25m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Dortmund, Germany?

You can take a train from Preston to Dortmund Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 9h 21m.

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