Preston to Gravesend by train

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Overview: trains from Preston to Gravesend

Find the key information for travelling by train from Preston to Gravesend, 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 00:57 View journey
Last train 21:18 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 9m View journey
Distance (km) 331
Trains / day 30 View all
Cheapest journey €62.74 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 39m
Train operators 6

Explore Preston to Gravesend by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Preston to Gravesend aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost between Preston to Gravesend

Getting from Preston to Gravesend by rail typically costs €62.74, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Preston to Gravesend daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Gravesend on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 30 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 00:57: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 21:18: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 06:57: departure of first train on weekends

  • 20:17: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 21 minutes: frequency of train departures

Preston to Gravesend train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 331 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Preston and Gravesend

Tickets for travel between Preston and Gravesend can be booked 3 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Preston to Gravesend by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Gravesend.

FAQs about the train journey from Preston to Gravesend

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

The trip from Preston to Gravesend covers a distance of 331 kilometres.

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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.