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Outbound fromSurbiton to Preston (Lancs) by train
It takes an average of 4h 37m to travel from Surbiton to Preston (Lancs) by train, over a distance of around 192 miles (309 km). There are normally 3 trains per day travelling from Surbiton to Preston (Lancs) and tickets for this journey start from £85.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 20:11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:46 | |
| Departure station | Surbiton | |
| Arrival station | Preston (Lancs) | |
| Journey time | From 3h 34m | |
| Distance | 192 miles (309 km) | |
| Frequency | 3 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £85.80 | |
| Train operators | TransPennine Express, South Western Railway, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, Southern |
Taking the train from Surbiton to Preston (Lancs) in 3 hours 34 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Surbiton to Preston (Lancs)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 37 minutes to travel the 192 miles (309 km) from Surbiton to Preston (Lancs) by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 34 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 3 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway or South Western Railway to Preston (Lancs). As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Surbiton to Preston (Lancs) in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £85.80. 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 Preston (Lancs) by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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