The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston station (PRE) to London Paddington (PAD)
Cheapest price
£70
Average price
£123
Fastest journey
2 h 39 m
Average duration
2 h 40 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
302 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston station (PRE) to London Paddington (PAD) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston station (PRE) to London Paddington (PAD) will cost around £123 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £70.
To travel from Preston station (PRE) to London Paddington (PAD) you need to make at least one change.
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Tube from London Euston to London Paddington
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Tube from London Euston to London Paddington
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Tube from London Euston to London Paddington
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Tube from London Euston to London Paddington
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Tube from London Euston to London Paddington
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Tube from London Euston to London Paddington
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Tube from London Euston to London Paddington
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Tube from London Euston to London Paddington
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Tube from London Euston to London Paddington
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Tube from London Euston to London PaddingtonTravel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Preston station (PRE) to London Paddington (PAD)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston station (PRE) to London Paddington (PAD) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £68.
Distance: 302 km
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£79 Average Price | £118 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Preston station (PRE) to London Paddington (PAD) train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston station (PRE) to London Paddington (PAD) trains for tomorrow, Monday 17 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W09774+ Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | On time 08:00 Preston station (PRE) | 2h40 | 10:40 London Paddington (PAD) | 1 change | |
W10453 · W09158+ Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | On time 08:17 Preston station (PRE) | 3h14 | 11:31 London Paddington (PAD) | 2 changes | |
W09776+ Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | On time 09:00 Preston station (PRE) | 2h40 | 11:40 London Paddington (PAD) | 1 change | |
W10455 · W09180+ Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | On time 09:18 Preston station (PRE) | 3h14 | 12:32 London Paddington (PAD) | 2 changes | |
W09778+ Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | On time 10:00 Preston station (PRE) | 2h41 | 12:41 London Paddington (PAD) | 1 change | |
W10458 · W09204+ Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | On time 10:18 Preston station (PRE) | 3h13 | 13:31 London Paddington (PAD) | 2 changes | |
W09780+ Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | On time 11:00 Preston station (PRE) | 2h40 | 13:40 London Paddington (PAD) | 1 change | |
W10461 · W09224+ Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | On time 11:18 Preston station (PRE) | 3h13 | 14:31 London Paddington (PAD) | 2 changes | |
W09784+ Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | On time 12:01 Preston station (PRE) | 2h39 | 14:40 London Paddington (PAD) | 1 change | |
P00488 · W09245+ Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | On time 12:18 Preston station (PRE) | 3h13 | 15:31 London Paddington (PAD) | 2 changes | |
W09789+ Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | On time 12:59 Preston station (PRE) | 2h41 | 15:40 London Paddington (PAD) | 1 change | |
P00463+ Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | On time 13:19 Preston station (PRE) | 3h12 | 16:31 London Paddington (PAD) | 1 change | |
W09793+ Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | On time 14:00 Preston station (PRE) | 2h42 | 16:42 London Paddington (PAD) | 1 change | |
W10468 · W09286+ Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | On time 14:18 Preston station (PRE) | 3h13 | 17:31 London Paddington (PAD) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston station (PRE) to London Paddington (PAD)
Trains from Preston station (PRE) to London Paddington (PAD) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:57, the last at 18:04. The fastest train covers the 302 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 302 km |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 40m |
First train 05:57 |
Last train 18:04 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Preston station (PRE) to London Paddington (PAD) trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Preston station (PRE) and London Paddington (PAD) from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Preston station (PRE) to London Paddington (PAD) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston station (PRE) to London Paddington (PAD) 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 London Paddington (PAD), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston station (PRE) and London Paddington (PAD)
- 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
- 24/7
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the taxi stand beside Platform 11.
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Wasabi
- The Beer House
- Barburrito
- Upper Crust
- The Mad Bishop & Bear (Fullers)
- The Pasty Shop
- Burger King
- Pret a Manger
- The Savanna
- Soboro Bakery
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi deck is situated above Platform 12 and is accessed via the concourse and platform 12, which has escalators and lifts to the upper level to the covered marshalled taxi rank. A queuing system is in operation. There is also a separate collection point for pre-booked taxis and a drop off point
- Accessible taxis: All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Wheelchair access, escalators, elevators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12. A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12. There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms; within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1 within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Paddington
- Mercure London Paddington Hotel
- The Pilgrm
- Waiting rooms location: Platform 12
- 24/7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 8/9 and 10
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near Platform 1.
- Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
- Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
- Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
- Metro: Tube Lines.
