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Trains from Stratford (London) (SRA) to Preston (Lancs)

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28

train journeys
per day

190

miles (306 kms)

2hrs 53 mins

fastest journey

04:36 / 00:13

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

6

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Stratford (London) (SRA) to Preston (Lancs)

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On a typical weekday there are 28 scheduled rail journeys between Stratford (London) and Preston (Lancs) , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 28 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Stratford (London) to Preston (Lancs) is approximately 190 miles (306 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 52 mins.

First TransPennine Express, London Overground, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Stratford (London) and Preston (Lancs).

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Stratford (London) to Preston (Lancs). The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 53 mins.

Journeys from Stratford (London) to Preston (Lancs) Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    04:36
    3 hrs 33 mins 1 change
    08:09
    Stratford (London)
    Preston (Lancs)
    Stratford (London) to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:15
    4 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    09:34
    Stratford (London)
    Preston (Lancs)
    Stratford (London) to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:35
    3 hrs 4 mins 1 change
    09:39
    Stratford (London)
    Preston (Lancs)
    Stratford (London) to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:37
    3 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    09:39
    Stratford (London)
    Preston (Lancs)
    Stratford (London) to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:46
    2 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    10:39
    Stratford (London)
    Preston (Lancs)
    Stratford (London) to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:46
    2 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    11:39
    Stratford (London)
    Preston (Lancs)
    Stratford (London) to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:35
    3 hrs 4 mins 1 change
    12:39
    Stratford (London)
    Preston (Lancs)
    Stratford (London) to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:41
    2 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    12:39
    Stratford (London)
    Preston (Lancs)
    Stratford (London) to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:46
    2 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    13:39
    Stratford (London)
    Preston (Lancs)
    Stratford (London) to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:46
    2 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    14:39
    Stratford (London)
    Preston (Lancs)
    Stratford (London) to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:46
    2 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    15:39
    Stratford (London)
    Preston (Lancs)
    Stratford (London) to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:46
    2 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    16:39
    Stratford (London)
    Preston (Lancs)
    Stratford (London) to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:46
    2 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    17:39
    Stratford (London)
    Preston (Lancs)
    Stratford (London) to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:46
    2 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    18:39
    Stratford (London)
    Preston (Lancs)
    Stratford (London) to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:35
    3 hrs 4 mins 1 change
    19:39
    Stratford (London)
    Preston (Lancs)
    Stratford (London) to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:43
    2 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    19:39
    Stratford (London)
    Preston (Lancs)
    Stratford (London) to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:35
    3 hrs 4 mins 1 change
    20:39
    Stratford (London)
    Preston (Lancs)
    Stratford (London) to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:43
    2 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    20:39
    Stratford (London)
    Preston (Lancs)
    Stratford (London) to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    18:35
    3 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    21:40
    Stratford (London)
    Preston (Lancs)
    Stratford (London) to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    18:43
    2 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    21:40
    Stratford (London)
    Preston (Lancs)
    Stratford (London) to Preston (Lancs)

About Stratford (London) Station

Station name Stratford (London) (SRA)
Address Stratford station, Station Street, Stratford, Greater London, E15 1AZ
Managed by XR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 21:30
Saturday 06:15 - 21:30
Sunday 06:40 - 21:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Preston (Lancs) Station

Station name Preston (Lancs) (PRE)
Address Preston station, Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8AP
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 22:00
Saturday 04:45 - 21:00
Sunday 08:00 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Stratford (London) and Preston (Lancs)

The travel time between Stratford (London) and Preston (Lancs) by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 52 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 53 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Stratford (London) and Preston (Lancs) vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 28 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:36, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:13.

First class tickets on trains between Stratford (London) and Preston (Lancs) typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Stratford (London) and Preston (Lancs) can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Stratford (London) & Preston (Lancs). owever, there are 28 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, London Overground, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Stratford (London) and Preston (Lancs).

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Stratford (London) and Preston (Lancs), but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.