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Preston to Henley-on-Thames trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Henley-on-Thames takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Henley-on-Thames. 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
210 mi
Distance
£98
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 40m
£78–132

Preston to Henley-on-Thames train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Henley-on-Thames. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Henley-on-Thames at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 9m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryGreat Western Railway (GWR)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 55m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 39m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 39m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 39m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 40m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 39m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 39m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 37m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 39m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 38m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 37m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 39m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)4h 38m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastCross CountryElizabeth Line (TfL)Great Western Railway (GWR)5h 9m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Henley-on-Thames? 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 Henley-on-Thames.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 210.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Henley-on-Thames, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Henley-on-Thames via Birmingham New Street, Reading, and Twyford in around 4h 40m.

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