The average train between Preston and Tarbes takes 13h 56m and the fastest train takes 11h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Tarbes. 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 3 times a day between Preston and Tarbes. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Tarbes at 7:25 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 13h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Tarbes. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Tarbes station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 56m.
Preston to Tarbes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Tarbes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Tarbes station.
Book your Preston to Tarbes train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Tarbes is 1,188.2 km. The road distance is 1,620 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Tarbes via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 11h 57m.