Switzerland to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Switzerland and Preston takes 13h 48m and the fastest train takes 10h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Switzerland 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.

13h 48m
Duration: 905 mi
Distance: £377
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Strasbourg

best

Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain Ter
Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain

11h 18m

£290–563

Switzerland to Preston train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Switzerland and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Switzerland is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 13h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

11:27 AM → 9:39 PM
11h 12m • 5 changes
1:27 PM → 11:46 PM
11h 19m • 5 changes
3:27 PM → 11:38 AM
Arrives next day
21h 11m • 5 changes
6:27 PM → 12:38 PM
Arrives next day
19h 11m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:52 AM → 5:38 PM
11h 46m • 5 changes
9:27 AM → 6:38 PM
10h 11m • 5 changes
11:27 AM → 8:38 PM
10h 11m • 5 changes
1:27 PM → 11:46 PM
11h 19m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:27 AM → 5:38 PM
11h 11m • 5 changes
9:27 AM → 8:38 PM
12h 11m • 5 changes
11:27 AM → 9:55 PM
11h 28m • 5 changes
1:27 PM → 11:39 AM
Arrives next day
23h 12m • 5 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:27 AM → 5:39 PM
11h 12m • 5 changes
9:27 AM → 9:38 PM
13h 11m • 5 changes
11:27 AM → 10:45 PM
12h 18m • 5 changes
3:27 PM → 3:08 AM
Arrives next day
12h 41m • 5 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:52 AM → 5:38 PM
11h 46m • 5 changes
9:27 AM → 6:38 PM
10h 11m • 5 changes
11:27 AM → 9:39 PM
11h 12m • 5 changes
1:27 PM → 11:46 PM
11h 19m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:52 AM → 5:38 PM
11h 46m • 5 changes
9:27 AM → 8:38 PM
12h 11m • 5 changes
11:27 AM → 9:39 PM
11h 12m • 5 changes
1:27 PM → 11:46 PM
11h 19m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:52 AM → 5:38 PM
11h 46m • 5 changes
9:27 AM → 8:38 PM
12h 11m • 5 changes
11:27 AM → 9:39 PM
11h 12m • 5 changes
1:27 PM → 11:46 PM
11h 19m • 5 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Switzerland to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Switzerland to Preston.

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Distance: 904.6 mi
Duration: 13h 48m

What companies run services between Switzerland and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Preston via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 11h 18m.

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