Trains to Preston (Lancs) from Richmond (London)
| First train | 05:04 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:53 | |
| Departure station | Richmond (London) | |
| Arrival station | Preston (Lancs) | |
| Journey time | From 3h 8m | |
| Distance | 188 miles (302 km) | |
| Frequency | 17 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, East Midlands Railway, London Overground, Lumo, South Western Railway, Southern, TransPennine Express |
Trains to Preston (Lancs) from Richmond (London)
Want to travel from Richmond (London) to Preston (Lancs) by train? Start your journey with us.
It takes an average of 5 hours 32 minutes to travel from Richmond (London) to Preston (Lancs) by train. You'll find on average 17 trains per day running on this route.
There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Preston (Lancs) by train; you'll need to make 2 changes.
Trains on this route are operated by Avanti West Coast, Lumo, East Midlands Railway and South Western Railway.
Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.
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