Preston to Gatwick Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Gatwick takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Gatwick. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 49m
Duration: 237 mi
Distance: £93
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 Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...

£61–137

Preston to Gatwick train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:00 PM → 9:27 PM
3h 27m • 2 changes
7:05 PM → 10:58 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes
8:05 PM → 1:03 AM
Arrives next day
4h 58m • 2 changes
8:59 PM → 6:27 AM
Arrives next day
9h 27m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

3:14 AM → 7:56 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
4:22 AM → 8:37 AM
4h 15m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 8:49 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:15 AM → 7:56 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
4:15 AM → 8:37 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 8:49 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:15 AM → 7:56 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
4:15 AM → 8:37 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 8:49 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:15 AM → 7:56 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
4:15 AM → 8:37 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 8:49 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

3:15 AM → 7:56 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
4:15 AM → 8:37 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
5:33 AM → 8:49 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

3:15 AM → 7:49 AM
4h 34m • 2 changes
4:15 AM → 8:37 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
5:32 AM → 8:49 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:24 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Gatwick? 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.