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Outbound fromPortsmouth Harbour to Preston (Lancs) by train
It takes an average of 8h 19m to travel from Portsmouth Harbour to Preston (Lancs) by train, over a distance of around 215 miles (347 km). There are normally 2 trains per day travelling from Portsmouth Harbour to Preston (Lancs) and tickets for this journey start from £51.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 07:32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:17 | |
| Departure station | Portsmouth Harbour | |
| Arrival station | Preston (Lancs) | |
| Journey time | From 5h 34m | |
| Distance | 215 miles (347 km) | |
| Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £51.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, London Overground, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, South Western Railway, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, Southern |
Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Preston (Lancs) in 5 hours 34 minutes
If you want to travel from Portsmouth Harbour to Preston (Lancs) by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Portsmouth Harbour to Preston (Lancs) by train to take around 8 hours 19 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 5 hours 34 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 2 trains per day running on this route, which spans 215 miles (347 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Preston (Lancs). You can travel on this route with either Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or East Midlands Railway. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Portsmouth Harbour to Preston (Lancs) start from £51.50 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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