Preston to Rainham Trains

Preston to Rainham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Rainham takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Rainham. 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 9m
Duration: 246 mi
Distance: £111
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rainham (Kent)train St Pancras International - Faversham / ...

3h 30m

£81–162

Preston to Rainham train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Rainham. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Rainham at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

4:59 PM → 8:40 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
6:00 PM → 10:10 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
7:07 PM → 11:10 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
8:01 PM → 12:10 AM
Arrives next day
4h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:10 AM
4h 55m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 8:50 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 9:10 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:10 AM
4h 55m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 8:50 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 9:10 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:10 AM
4h 55m • 1 change
4:15 AM → 8:50 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 9:10 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 10:10 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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