What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Preston is to train and bus and fly which costs £60 - £270 and takes 7h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Preston is to fly and train which takes 5h 8m and costs £40 - £210.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Preston. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Preston via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Cologne to Preston?

The distance between Cologne and Preston is 579 miles.

How do I travel from Cologne to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Preston without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 7h 15m and costs £180 - £410.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Preston?

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Cologne to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Preston train from?

Cologne to Preston train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Preston?

Preston is 1h behind Cologne. It is currently 1:37 AM in Cologne and 12:37 AM in Preston.

Where does the Cologne to Preston train arrive?

Cologne to Preston train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Preston?

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2285+ hotels available in Preston.

Cologne to Preston - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 11 ways to get from Cologne to Preston by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain
7h 15m
£189–407
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CGN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 8m
£44–207
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Eupen to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to London St. Pancras Int.train
4. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Stationbus
14h 5m
£93–210
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Prestoncar
9h 28m
£242–307
Train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain
7h 19m
£222–407
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Prestoncar
10h 29m
£151–264
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 40m
£89–205
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane FRA - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 3m
£109–255
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 38m
£101–263
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Prestontrain
7h 16m
£97–250
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain
2. Take the bus from Liège Rue du Plan Inclined to Charleroi Airportbus
3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CRL - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
7h 49m
£63–262

Cologne to Preston by train and foot

103Weekly Services

7h 15mAverage Duration

£189Cheapest Price

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Distance: 575.4 mi
Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Preston via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 7h 15m.

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