Preston to Dortmund Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Dortmund takes 10h 55m and the fastest train takes 8h 43m. 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.

10h 55m
Duration: 1,042 km
Distance: €362
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Ice / ...

9h 30m

€240–586

Preston to Dortmund train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 2:14 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 10h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:33 AM → 4:14 PM
9h 41m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 6:14 PM
9h 13m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 8:14 PM
9h 14m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 10:14 PM
9h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:33 AM → 4:14 PM
9h 41m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 6:14 PM
9h 13m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 8:14 PM
9h 14m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 10:22 PM
9h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:33 AM → 4:14 PM
9h 41m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 6:14 PM
9h 13m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 8:14 PM
9h 14m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 10:14 PM
9h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:33 AM → 4:14 PM
9h 41m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 6:14 PM
9h 13m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 8:14 PM
9h 14m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 10:14 PM
9h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

3:15 AM → 1:55 PM
9h 40m • 3 changes
5:32 AM → 4:14 PM
9h 41m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 6:14 PM
9h 13m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 7:14 PM
9h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:01 AM → 8:14 PM
9h 13m • 3 changes
12:03 PM → 10:14 PM
9h 10m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 12:14 AM
Arrives next day
9h 14m • 3 changes
3:00 PM → 12:43 AM
Arrives next day
8h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

3:14 AM → 1:55 PM
9h 40m • 3 changes
5:33 AM → 4:14 PM
9h 41m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 6:14 PM
9h 13m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 8:14 PM
9h 14m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Dortmund? 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.

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 Koeln Hbf in around 9h 30m.

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