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Preston to Gatwick trains

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The average train between Preston and Gatwick takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. 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 47m
Duration
237 mi
Distance
£93
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
3h 1m
£62–138

Preston to Gatwick train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Gatwick Express3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Gatwick Express3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern3h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 41m • 2 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 22m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern3h 16m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Gatwick Express3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 41m • 2 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 22m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern3h 16m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Gatwick Express3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 41m • 2 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 22m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southern3h 16m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Gatwick Express3h 1m • 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.

Map of how to get from Preston to Gatwick.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 236.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Gatwick, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Gatwick Airport via London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 1m.

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