4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Eastbourne to Preston
Cheapest price
£269
Average price
£269
Fastest journey
4 h 48 m
Average duration
4 h 48 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
391 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Eastbourne to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Eastbourne to Preston will cost around £269 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £269.
Of the 1 trains that leave Eastbourne for Preston every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 391 km distance in an average of 4 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Eastbourne to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eastbourne to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £72. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £72, and a train costs an average of £117.
Distance: 391 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
£150 Average Price | £122 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 11m Average total duration 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Eastbourne to Preston train times
The table below shows live departures for Eastbourne to Preston trains for today, Monday 19 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:05 Eastbourne | 4h34 | 12:39 Preston | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 20 January | |||||
| 04:51 Eastbourne | 4h48 | 09:39 Preston | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Eastbourne to Preston
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Trains from Eastbourne to Preston run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £117 but you can travel from only £72 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:49, the last at 20:01. The fastest train covers the 391 km distance in 4h 34m.
Distance 391 km |
Average train duration 4h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £117 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 34m |
First train 04:49 |
Last train 20:01 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Eastbourne to Preston trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Eastbourne and Preston from £72. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Eastbourne to Preston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Eastbourne to Preston by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Preston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Eastbourne and Preston
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 06:00 - 21:15 Saturday 05:50 - 21:15 Sunday 06:40 - 21:15
- Type of shops available: Newsagent, barbers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: YES
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is on the concourse. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There is a heated waiting area on the concourse and waiting areas on platform 1 and 2
- Storage location: Stands at the front of the station and sheltered stands near the car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up / drop off in the main car park until the end of 2021.
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.30
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
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