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The average train between Preston and Sylt takes 20h 14m and the fastest train takes 17h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Sylt. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

20h 14m
Duration
1,603 km
Distance
€469
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Hamburg

best
  1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
  4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg-Altonatrain train 43 / ...
  5. Take the train from Hamburg-Altona to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhoftrain train Re6
16h 23m
€341–831

Preston to Sylt train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Preston and Sylt. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 5:02 PM which arrives into Sylt at 5:34 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 20h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)18h 34m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)23h 31m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)17h 19m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)17h 1m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)21h 34m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)21h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)17h 19m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)17h 1m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)21h 34m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)21h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)17h 19m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)17h 1m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)21h 34m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)23h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)17h 19m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)17h 1m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)21h 34m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)19h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)17h 19m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)17h 1m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)21h 34m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)19h 3m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)17h 19m • 4 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)17h 1m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Sylt? 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: 1,602.9 km
  • Duration: 20h 14m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Westerland(Sylt) ZOB/Bahnhof via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg-Altona in around 16h 23m.

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