Preston (Lancs) to London Euston Trains From €36.37*

On average, it takes between three and three and a half hours to get from Preston to London Euston with Avanti West Coast. You’ll make your way south, passing through Greater Manchester, Cheshire, the Midlands, and Buckinghamshire before arriving in Greater London.

Avanti West Coast primarily operates on the West Coast Mainline, reliably connecting major cities in England, Scotland, and Wales, including Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Liverpool.

Departing from Preston

Preston train station can be found on Butler Street, across the road from Fishergate Shopping Centre, right in the centre of Preston. The station is served by local buses and taxis, which can get you around the city or the wider local area.

Many train services operate through Preston, including Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper, and Northern, providing excellent connections to destinations such as London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, and Liverpool for onward travel.

Main stops

There are four stations from Preston to London Euston when travelling with Avanti West Coast. These are: Wigan North Western, Warrington Bank Quay, Crewe, and Milton Keynes Central. It’s always worth considering that this route may be subject to change depending on the circumstances, such as adverse weather conditions, scheduling adjustments, or engineering works. So, checking which stations you’ll stop at before travelling is worth it.

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Arriving at London Euston

The train from Preston arrives at the bustling London Euston Station, the southern terminus of the West Coast Mainline and Britain's busiest inter-city passenger terminal. Operators like Caledonian Sleeper, London North Western Railway, London Overground, West Midlands Trains, and Avanti West Coast run from London Euston, offering connections to major destinations such as Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, and Edinburgh.

It’s a convenient station to arrive at, considering it has a host of public transportation options that can help you explore the rest of London. For example, Euston Station on the London Underground runs on the Northern and Victoria lines, whereas nearby Euston Square tube station serves the Circle, Metropolitan, and Hammersmith & City lines. What’s more, Euston Bus Station is close by, and there’s also a taxi rank at the front of the bus station.

There’s plenty to do near Euston Station, Regent’s Park, Camden Town, and the British Museum in Bloomsbury are only a short walk away, and if you hop on the tube, you can be at Hyde Park, The Shard, or the Tower of London in twenty minutes to half an hour.

Avanti West Coast train classes

• Standard Class: Avanti West Coast’s Standard Class offers walk-through carriages, air-conditioning, and charging plugs for your devices.
• Standard Premium Class: This class offers guaranteed tables, plug sockets at every window seat, as well as more spacious seats for added comfort.
• First Class: A Preston to London Euston First-Class ticket with Avanti West Coast gives you access to more legroom, reclining seats, free Wi-Fi, complimentary food and drink, and First-Class lounge access.

Avanti West Coast train travel advice

• Luggage: You are allowed to bring a maximum of three luggage items, with the option of two being larger and one smaller. Luggage shouldn’t exceed 30 x 70 x 90 centimetres. Storage is available in the racks and above your seat.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, and other small animals can travel for free. Dogs must be on a lead. Other animals must travel in carriers. There is a maximum of two pets per passenger.
• Bicycles: Bikes can be stored at no cost, but you need to reserve a spot in advance due to limited availability. Unbooked bikes, motorcycles, tricycles, and e-scooters are not allowed.
• Children: Under 5s can travel for free. Children aged 5 to 15 can benefit from discounted tickets. The Family & Friends Railcard offers up to 1/3 off family ticket costs.
• Passenger assist: Assist with boarding and alighting trains, book wheelchair space and seating, offer comprehensive rail information, and help with animals or pets.

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