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It takes an average of 5h 35m to travel from Preston (Lancs) to London Kings Cross by train, over a distance of around 188 miles (303 km). There are normally 86 trains per day travelling from Preston (Lancs) to London Kings Cross and tickets for this journey start from £35 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:55 | |
| Departure station | Preston (Lancs) | |
| Arrival station | London Kings Cross | |
| Journey time | From 2h 32m | |
| Distance | 188 miles (303 km) | |
| Frequency | 86 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £35 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Northern, Great Western Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from Preston (Lancs) to London Kings Cross in 2 hours 32 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Preston (Lancs) to London Kings Cross? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 35 minutes to travel the 188 miles (303 km) from Preston (Lancs) to London Kings Cross by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 32 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 86 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Railway to London Kings Cross. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Preston (Lancs) to London Kings Cross in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £35.00. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to London Kings Cross by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.