Romford to Preston by train

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Overview: trains from Romford to Preston

Find the key information for travelling by train from Romford to Preston, 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 00:02 View journey
Last train 23:58 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 9m View journey
Distance (km) 311
Trains / day 28 View all
Cheapest journey €96.10 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 31m
Train operators 8

Going from Romford to Preston by train

About to set off from Romford to Preston by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost from Romford to Preston

Ready to book tickets from Romford to Preston? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Romford and Preston typically run €96.10.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 2 and a half months in advance.

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Departure frequency and timetable from Romford to Preston

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Romford to Preston:

  • 00:02 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 19:53 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 00:02 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 23:58 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 34 minutes from Romford toward Preston.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 28 trains serving this route each day.

Train travel time and distance from Romford to Preston

Trains can complete this route in as little as 3 hours and 9 minutes. The total distance travelled is 311 kilometres.

When are tickets between Romford and Preston available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Romford and Preston can be purchased 2 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

More information on train travel from Romford to Preston

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Preston city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Romford to Preston

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

The total distance between Romford and Preston by train is 311 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.