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It takes an average of 9h 19m to travel from Preston (Lancs) to Gatwick Airport by train, over a distance of around 209 miles (337 km). There are normally 6 trains per day travelling from Preston (Lancs) to Gatwick Airport and tickets for this journey start from £54.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:47 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:34 | |
| Departure station | Preston (Lancs) | |
| Arrival station | Gatwick Airport | |
| Journey time | From 3h 49m | |
| Distance | 209 miles (337 km) | |
| Frequency | 6 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £54.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, Southern |
Travelling from Preston (Lancs) to Gatwick Airport by train
Looking to travel from Preston (Lancs) to Gatwick Airport by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 9 hours 19 minutes to travel from Preston (Lancs) to Gatwick Airport by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 3 hours 49 minutes though. You'll usually find 6 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 Gatwick Airport, 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 Gatwick Airport. 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 Preston (Lancs) to Gatwick Airport 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 £54.40.
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The price of train tickets from Preston (Lancs) to Gatwick Airport starts at £54.40 one-way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. Booking on the day is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or class.
1. Book in advance
2. Consider a Season Ticket
3. Use your Railcard
4. Split your tickets
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