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The average train between St Albans City and Preston takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from St Albans City to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 52m
Duration
228 mi
Distance
£81
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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3h 5m
£56–131

St Albans City to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between St Albans City and Preston. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from St Albans City is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 41m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 57m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 21m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 27m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 27m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 54m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 16m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 35m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 35m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 16m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 35m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 35m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast2h 41m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 228.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between St Albans City, England and Preston, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.

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