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Preston to Hastings trains

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The average train between Preston and Hastings takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Hastings. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 25m
Duration
271 mi
Distance
£112
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Hastingstrain train London Charing Cross - Hastings
4h 22m
£79–172

Preston to Hastings train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Hastings. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Hastings at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 46m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 43m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 51m • 2 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 48m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 8m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 51m • 2 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 54m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 8m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 51m • 2 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 54m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 8m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Hastings? 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.

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  • Distance: 271.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Hastings via London Euston, Euston station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 4h 22m.

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