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The average train between Preston and Hamburg takes 14h 28m and the fastest train takes 12h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Hamburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 28m
Duration
1,362 km
Distance
€419
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 Hamburg Hbftrain train 43 / ...
11h 58m
€306–641

Preston to Hamburg train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 7:21 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 14h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 39m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 48m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 20m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 15m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 9m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 12m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 39m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 42m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 14m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 39m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 42m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 14m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 39m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 42m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 14m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 16m • 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)12h 39m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 42m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 14m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 16m • 3 changes

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  • Distance: 1,362.1 km
  • Duration: 14h 28m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Hamburg Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 11h 58m.

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