The average train between Preston and Zurich takes 12h 49m and the fastest train takes 9h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Zurich. 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 Zurich. The earliest departure is at 3:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Zurich at 4:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 12h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Zurich station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.
Preston to Zurich train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Zurich train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Preston to Zurich train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, Eurostar and 5 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Zurich is 1,064.4 km. The road distance is 1,454 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Zürich HB via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 10h 22m.