Preston to Croydon by train
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Overview: trains from Preston to Croydon
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Explore Preston to Croydon by train
Thinking about travelling from Preston to Croydon by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.
Cost of train tickets between Preston and Croydon
The cheapest train tickets from Preston to Croydon start at US$164.83. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .
Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Preston to Croydon is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.
Departure frequency and timetable from Preston to Croydon
Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Preston to Croydon:
03:57 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).
21:18 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).
04:02 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).
21:22 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).
A train departs every 16 minutes from Preston toward Croydon.
Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 42 trains serving this route each day.
Train travel time and distance from Preston to Croydon
Trains can complete this route in as little as 3 hours and 4 minutes. The total distance travelled is 319 kilometres.
How early can you book train tickets between Preston and Croydon?
Tickets along this route go on sale 5 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.
Making your Preston to Croydon travels smooth and enjoyable
Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Croydon.
FAQs about the train journey from Preston to Croydon
Want to know more about your journey from Preston to Croydon? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total distance from Preston to Croydon is 319 kilometres.
The cheapest fare for this route is US$164.83. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost . A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs .
Tickets for travel between Preston to Croydon are available 5 months before departure.
The fastest travel time is 3 hours and 4 minutes.
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