How much does it cost to go from Preston to Croydon by train?

The cheapest fare for this route is €149.19. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost . A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs .

When can I buy tickets for trains running from Preston to Croydon?

Tickets for travel between Preston to Croydon are available 5 months before departure.

How long does the train take from Preston to Croydon?

The fastest travel time is 3 hours and 4 minutes.

Preston to Croydon by train

Q: How far is the train trip from Preston to Croydon?

The total distance from Preston to Croydon is 319 kilometres.

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Overview: trains from Preston to Croydon

Find the key information for travelling by train from Preston to Croydon, 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 03:57 View journey

Last train 21:22 View journey

Avg changes 1

Fastest journey 3hr 4m View journey

Distance (km) 319

Trains / day 42 View all

Cheapest journey €149.19 View journey

Avg journey time 3hr 43m

Train operators 8

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 €149.19. 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

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