The average train between Preston and Ypres takes 7h 57m and the fastest train takes 6h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Ypres. 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 every 4 hours between Preston and Ypres. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 4:59 PM which arrives into Ypres at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Ypres station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
Preston to Ypres train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Ypres train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Preston to Ypres train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Ypres is 499 km. The road distance is 666 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Ypres via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Gare Jean Lebas, Roubaix, and Courtrai in around 6h 59m.