Trains from Preston (Lancs) to London Euston from £36.50

If you're heading out from the heart of Lancashire and taking the Preston to London Euston train, then it's best to be prepared! We've got all the info you'll need to make the most of this popular journey. This handy guide explains where to find Preston station, how long it takes to get to London Euston, how many stations you'll stop at on the way and what to do if your train is delayed. Read on and get ready to go!

How long is the train from Preston to London Euston?

Trains on the West Coast Main Line typically cover the Preston to London Euston distance of 189 miles in a minimum time of 2h 12m. Most express services are within a few minutes of this time. If, however, your Preston to London Euston train stops at lots of stations, it will increase the time to around 3h 30m. It's easy to find out how long each train is when you search on our Journey Planner.

How much are Preston to London Euston train tickets?

If you're able to plan your next journey in advance, you can get the Preston to London Euston train for as little as £36.50. Obviously, prices can vary, chiefly on the basis of how soon before travel you can book - if you buy a walk-up fare, it will be substantially more expensive than an advance purchase. Similarly, if you plan to travel in peak time (generally that means trains that set off after some time between 09:00 and 09:30), you'll be paying more than someone who is able to travel off peak.

Buying a return ticket can often work out cheaper than buying two singles, so if you're planning a Preston to London Euston return journey, keep that in mind. You can generally buy tickets up to 12 weeks in advance of travel.

Split ticketing is a technique where you buy two or more tickets for a single continuous journey, each covering individual parts of the journey, rather than buying a single ticket that covers the whole way. It's perfectly allowed and can save a chunk of money. (Don't try to save money by buying a ticket for a station before the one you're joining at, though - that's not permitted.)

The good news is that our Journey Planner will automatically offer split tickets if they are cheaper. Just input your journey, and we'll show you all the cheapest options instantly!

How do I reach Preston Railway Station?

It's probably easiest to reach Preston Railway Station via either bus or taxi. Taxis can drop you off directly outside the station, while buses will get you to one of four stops that serve the station.

Preston Train Station is about 0.7 miles away from Preston Bus Station. That's about 15 minutes on foot. If your bus or coach is arriving at the bus station, you can either walk, change buses or grab a taxi to get to the train station.

If you need to leave a car at Preston Train Station, there is a long-stay car park with 1025 spaces and 18 accessible spaces. Season tickets are available for regular users. If a friend is dropping you off, they'll be happy to know that parking is free for 20 minutes.

Once you enter the station, check the departure screens to find out which platform to go to. Preston Train Station has seven platforms open for passenger services.

What is the Preston to London Euston train like?

The Preston to London Euston train route is part of the West Coast Main Line. Services on this route are run by Avanti West Coast.

Trains running on the WCML are modern and all have accessible toilets, wheelchair spaces, luggage rooms and bookable cycle spaces.

What do I do if my train is delayed?

When Preston to London Euston train delays reach more than a certain amount, a scheme called Delay Repay kicks into action. This may enable you to obtain a partial refund of your ticket. For more information, browse through our train travel guide.

Fun things to do in London

Once you've made it into the capital, there is an inexhaustible supply of fun activities to enjoy. Whatever your tastes, you're sure to find something to interest you in London!

And if taste is what you're after, you could do worse than to visit Borough Market. Right in the centre, next to Southwark Cathedral, the traders will fit you up with everything you need to cook the most amazing gourmet meal - perfect if you're staying in self-catering accommodation. Thankfully, there is also a range of coffee shops and cafés that will do the cooking for you. London Bridge Tube station is nearby, and the Northern Line will take you straight there from Euston.

Staying on the Northern Line, and if all that food has inspired you to do some more shopping, then Oxford Street is the place to go. Arguably Europe's most famous shopping street, 300 shops line the busy A40 road, with another 200 or so shops and restaurants on neighbouring Regent Street. Highlights include the world-famous Selfridges department store and Hamley's - the world's oldest toy store. While you're there, try out the diagonal pedestrian crossing at Oxford Circus. It was installed several years ago to make crossing the major road junction easier and is definitely a rite of passage for London shoppers!

After all that shopping, perhaps it's time to take in a show? The area around Leicester Square and Covent Garden is home to London's West End theatres. The range of productions and experiences is unrivalled anywhere except Broadway, so you'll have no trouble finding something you want to see. The atmosphere inside the theatres is mostly the same as it has been for decades, so you're stepping into a piece of entertainment history.

There are plenty of restaurants nearby that offer pre- and post-theatre set menus. London has plenty of night buses to get you back to your accommodation, and some tube lines run all night on Fridays and Saturdays, too.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.