The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston station (PRE) to London Stansted Airport
Cheapest price
£75
Average price
£75
Fastest journey
4 h 43 m
Average duration
4 h 43 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston station (PRE) to London Stansted Airport 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 Stansted Airport will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £75.
Of the 1 trains that leave Preston station (PRE) for London Stansted Airport 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 288 km distance in an average of 4 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 43 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 coach for Preston station (PRE) to London Stansted Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston station (PRE) to London Stansted Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, and a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 288 km
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Live departures
Preston station (PRE) to London Stansted Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston station (PRE) to London Stansted Airport trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:01 Preston station (PRE) | 3h43 | 10:44 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:01 Preston station (PRE) | 3h43 | 12:44 London Stansted Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston station (PRE) to London Stansted Airport
Trains from Preston station (PRE) to London Stansted Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £42 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 07:59. The fastest train covers the 288 km distance in 3h 43m.
Distance 288 km |
Average train duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 43m |
First train 05:47 |
Last train 07:59 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Preston station (PRE) to London Stansted Airport trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Preston station (PRE) and London Stansted Airport from £42. 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 Stansted Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston station (PRE) to London Stansted Airport 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 Stansted Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston station (PRE) and London Stansted Airport
- 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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