The average train between Stratford (London) and Preston takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Stratford (London) 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.
Trains run hourly between Stratford (London) and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Stratford (London) is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Bank station and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stratford (London) to Preston. However, there are services departing from Stratford (London) station and arriving at Preston station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Stratford (London) to Preston train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Euston station.
Stratford (London) to Preston train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Preston station.
Book your Stratford (London) to Preston train tickets online with London Underground (Tube), Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Stratford (London) and Preston is 306.9 km. The road distance is 347 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.