Preston to Harrow by train

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Overview: trains from Preston to Harrow

Find the key information for travelling by train from Preston to Harrow, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:47 View journey
Last train 21:18 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 34m View journey
Distance (km) 290
Trains / day 33 View all
Cheapest journey AU$143.81 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 19m
Train operators 8

Explore Preston to Harrow by train

Thinking about travelling from Preston to Harrow by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Cost of train travel from Preston to Harrow

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Preston to Harrow:

  • Cheapest ticket: AU$143.81

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Preston to Harrow departure timetable

On this route, 33 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Preston at 00:47 and the last leaving at 21:18 during the week.

For weekend travel to Harrow, the earliest departure is at 00:57 and the last one is at 21:00. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 30 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Preston to Harrow?

On this route spanning 290 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 2 hours and 34 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets from Preston to Harrow?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 3 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Making the most of your Preston to Harrow travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Harrow.

FAQs about the train journey from Preston to Harrow

Want to know more about your journey from Preston to Harrow? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey from Preston to Harrow covers 290 kilometres in total.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.