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Preston to Paddock Wood trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Paddock Wood takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Paddock Wood. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 18m
Duration
244 mi
Distance
£93
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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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 Paddock Woodtrain train London Charing Cross - Ramsgate / ...
3h 30m
£65–147

Preston to Paddock Wood train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Paddock Wood. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Paddock Wood at 7:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 52m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern10h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 12m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 52m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Paddock Wood? 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 Paddock Wood.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 243.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Paddock Wood, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Paddock Wood via London Euston, Euston station, Charing Cross station, and London Charing Cross in around 3h 30m.

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