Preston to Recklinghausen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Recklinghausen takes 13h 7m and the fastest train takes 9h 39m. 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 7m
Duration: 1,031 km
Distance: €360
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbftrain 35 / ...

10h 22m

€249–541

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 4:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 13h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

3:15 AM → 1:54 PM
9h 39m • 3 changes
5:33 AM → 4:57 PM
10h 24m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 6:57 PM
9h 56m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 8:57 AM
Arrives next day
19h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

3:15 AM → 1:54 PM
9h 39m • 3 changes
5:33 AM → 4:57 PM
10h 24m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 6:57 PM
9h 56m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 8:57 AM
Arrives next day
17h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

3:15 AM → 1:54 PM
9h 39m • 3 changes
5:33 AM → 4:57 PM
10h 24m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 6:57 PM
9h 56m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 6:57 AM
Arrives next day
15h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

3:15 AM → 1:55 PM
9h 40m • 3 changes
5:32 AM → 4:50 PM
10h 17m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 8:56 AM
Arrives next day
17h 55m • 3 changes
5:00 PM → 9:55 AM
Arrives next day
15h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

3:00 PM → 8:56 AM
Arrives next day
16h 56m • 3 changes
5:02 PM → 9:55 AM
Arrives next day
15h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

3:14 AM → 1:55 PM
9h 40m • 3 changes
5:33 AM → 4:50 PM
10h 17m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 6:57 PM
9h 56m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 8:56 AM
Arrives next day
17h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:15 AM → 1:55 PM
9h 40m • 3 changes
5:33 AM → 4:50 PM
10h 17m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 6:57 PM
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.

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 10h 22m.

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