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Outbound fromGatwick Airport to Preston (Lancs) by train
It takes an average of 8h 51m to travel from Gatwick Airport to Preston (Lancs) by train, over a distance of around 209 miles (337 km). There are normally 2 trains per day travelling from Gatwick Airport to Preston (Lancs) and tickets for this journey start from £43 when you book in advance.
| First train | 08:36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:36 | |
| Departure station | Gatwick Airport | |
| Arrival station | Preston (Lancs) | |
| Journey time | From 3h 44m | |
| Distance | 209 miles (337 km) | |
| Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £43 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, Southern |
Travelling from Gatwick Airport to Preston (Lancs) by train
Looking to travel from Gatwick Airport to Preston (Lancs) by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 8 hours 51 minutes to travel from Gatwick Airport to Preston (Lancs) by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 44 minutes though. You'll usually find 2 trains per day running along the 209 miles (337 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Preston (Lancs), as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or East Midlands Railway to get to Preston (Lancs). As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Gatwick Airport to Preston (Lancs) in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £43.00.
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Cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport to Preston (Lancs)
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Gatwick Airport to Preston (Lancs) is right for you.
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