The average train between Preston and Lymington takes 7h 18m and the fastest train takes 6h. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Lymington. 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 every 2 hours between Preston and Lymington. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Lymington at 10:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 7h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Preston to Lymington? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Lymington. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Lymington station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
Preston to Lymington train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Lymington train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Brockenhurst station.
Book your Preston to Lymington train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and South Western Railway.
The distance between Preston and Lymington is 343.3 km. The road distance is 428 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Lymington Town via Stafford and Brockenhurst in around 6h 5m.