The average train between Preston and Port of Dover takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Port of Dover. 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 hourly between Preston and Port of Dover. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Port of Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Port of Dover. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Port of Dover station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Preston to Port of Dover train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Port of Dover train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Preston to Port of Dover train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Southeastern and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Preston and Port of Dover is 401.3 km. The road distance is 459 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Dover Priory via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 11m.