The average train between Preston and Hackney Central Station takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Hackney Central Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Preston and Hackney Central Station. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Hackney Central Station at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Hackney Central Station. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Hackney Central Station station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
Preston to Hackney Central Station train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Hackney Central Station train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Preston to Hackney Central Station train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Hackney Central Station is 304.3 km. The road distance is 341 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.