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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Recklinghausen takes 13h 20m and the fastest train takes 9h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Recklinghausen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 20m
Duration
1,031 km
Distance
€374
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Preston to Recklinghausen train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Preston and Recklinghausen. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Recklinghausen at 4:57 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 13h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 42m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 24m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 56m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 42m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 24m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 56m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 42m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 24m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 55m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 56m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)16h 54m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 42m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 24m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 56m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 40m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 17m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 56m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 40m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 17m • 3 changes
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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 56m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Recklinghausen? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,030.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 20m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Recklinghausen, Germany?

You can take a train from Preston to Recklinghausen Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 9h 39m.

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