Preston (Lancs) to London Euston Trains From £20.80*

Avanti West Coast operates direct services between Preston and London Euston along the West Coast Main Line. The journey takes approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes on the fastest services – one of the most efficient ways to travel from Lancashire to the capital.

Standard, Premium, or First Class: Which one to choose？

Avanti is the main high-speed rail carrier between the two cities. When booking the ticket, you can choose from three travel options: Standard, Standard Premium, or First Class. 

What is the luggage allowance?

What if my train is delayed?

If you've been delayed for 15 minutes or more on Avanti West Coast, you're entitled to compensation through their Delay Repay scheme. Claims must be submitted within 28 days via delayrepay.avantiwestcoast.co.uk and are processed within 20 working days. If your train is cancelled, your ticket is valid on the two services immediately before or after your booked train, or eligible for a full refund 

Preston (Lancs): Getting to the Platform

Preston railway station is located in the centre of Preston, where Avanti West Coast services normally depart from Platform 3 or 4. Luggage storage facilities are available at the station, and there are numerous shops, bars and restaurants nearby, with Fishergate Shopping Centre just a couple of minutes' walk away. 

Onboard trains from Preston (Lancs) to London Euston 

Enjoy your trip on the modern and comfortable trains of Avanti West Coast, with roomy seats and Wi-fi in all classes. During your trip, you'll travel south through the heart of England, passing open countryside, farmland, and stretches of rolling greenery.

The scenic side

Departing from Preston, the train initially passes through Lancashire's industrial heritage before opening into more rural terrain. As the train heads south through the Midlands, you'll see rolling countryside gradually giving way to the developed Midlands and southern England's commuter belt.

Key landmarks

The West Coast Main Line passes through Crewe, a historic railway engineering town with significant railway heritage. Look for the distinctive railway viaducts and Victorian railway infrastructure as you approach the station.

Arriving at London Euston

London Euston is located on Euston Road in the Borough of Camden, in the northern part of central London. It opens directly onto Euston Road, one of the city's main arterial roads. 

The exits

• Euston Road Exit (Main Exit): The primary exit opens directly onto Euston Road and into central London. This is the quickest route to the British Museum, Bloomsbury, and the West End via Tottenham Court Road.
• Melton Street Exit: A secondary exit on the east side of the station, useful for reaching King's Cross St Pancras Underground station and the King's Cross area.
• Eversholt Street Exit: The rear exit provides access to taxi ranks and local buses serving the surrounding area. 

Onward Travel

• London Underground: Euston is directly connected via the Victoria and Northern lines (Bank and Charing Cross branches), making it reachable to virtually anywhere in central London. Multiple other Underground lines are accessible via short walks to nearby stations.
• Buses: Several bus routes serve the station from Euston Road, connecting to major hubs like Oxford Circus, Trafalgar Square, and King's Cross.
• Taxis: Large taxi ranks are located outside the main Euston Road entrance and on Eversholt Street.

Walkability

The British Museum is approximately a 10-minute walk towards Bloomsbury. The West End theatres are around 15 minutes' walk via Tottenham Court Road. King's Cross St Pancras station is a 5-minute walk to the east.