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Trip Overview

The average train between Utrecht and Preston takes 10h 12m and the fastest train takes 7h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Utrecht 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.

10h 12m
Duration
559 mi
Distance
£256
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best
  1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Alexandertrain train
  2. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  4. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train
7h 40m
£200–380

Utrecht to Preston train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Utrecht and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Alexander and take an average of 10h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast16h 50m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast13h 5m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 50m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 50m • 4 changes

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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast13h 5m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 50m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 50m • 4 changes

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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast13h 5m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 50m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 50m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast13h 5m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 50m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 50m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast13h 5m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 50m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 50m • 4 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast7h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast13h 5m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Utrecht 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.

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  • Distance: 558.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 12m

What companies run services between Utrecht, Netherlands and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Preston via Rotterdam Alexander, Rotterdam Centraal, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 7h 40m.

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