Rome2Rio

Preston to Hanover trains

Find Transport to Hanover

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Hanover takes 11h 51m and the fastest train takes 10h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Hanover. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 51m
Duration
1,221 km
Distance
€379
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 Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain train 19 / ...
10h 46m
€249–591

Preston to Hanover train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Hanover. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Hanover at 5:19 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 11h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 19m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

  •  → 

    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 4m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 46m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 18m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 19m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

  •  → 

    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 4m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 46m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 18m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 19m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

  •  → 

    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 4m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 46m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 18m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 19m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

  •  → 

    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 4m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 46m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 18m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 19m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

  •  → 

    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 4m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 46m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 18m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 18m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 18m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 15m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 35m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Hanover? 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 Hanover.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,221.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 51m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Hannover Hauptbahnhof via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, and Köln Hbf in around 10h 46m.

Operators