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Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Preston (Lancs)

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9

train journeys
per day

179

miles (288 kms)

6hrs 51 mins

fastest journey

05:30 / 17:05

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Preston (Lancs)

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On a typical weekday there are 9 scheduled rail journeys between Stansted Airport and Preston (Lancs) , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 9 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Stansted Airport to Preston (Lancs) is approximately 179 miles (288 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 58 mins.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Stansted Airport and Preston (Lancs).

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Stansted Airport to Preston (Lancs). The fastest journey time on this route takes 6hrs 51 mins.

Journeys from Stansted Airport to Preston (Lancs) Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:30
    7 hrs 2 changes
    12:30
    Stansted Airport
    Preston (Lancs)
    Stansted Airport to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:35
    7 hrs 2 changes
    13:35
    Stansted Airport
    Preston (Lancs)
    Stansted Airport to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:35
    6 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    14:31
    Stansted Airport
    Preston (Lancs)
    Stansted Airport to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:35
    6 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    15:32
    Stansted Airport
    Preston (Lancs)
    Stansted Airport to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:35
    6 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    16:32
    Stansted Airport
    Preston (Lancs)
    Stansted Airport to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:35
    6 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    18:30
    Stansted Airport
    Preston (Lancs)
    Stansted Airport to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:35
    6 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    19:32
    Stansted Airport
    Preston (Lancs)
    Stansted Airport to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:35
    6 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    20:26
    Stansted Airport
    Preston (Lancs)
    Stansted Airport to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:35
    7 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    22:51
    Stansted Airport
    Preston (Lancs)
    Stansted Airport to Preston (Lancs)

About Stansted Airport Station

Station name Stansted Airport (SSD)
Address Stansted Airport station, Under the Airport Terminal, Bassingbourn Road, Stansted, Essex, CM24 1QW
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Sunday 06:30 - 00:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Preston (Lancs) Station

Station name Preston (Lancs) (PRE)
Address Preston station, Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8AP
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 22:00
Saturday 04:45 - 21:00
Sunday 08:00 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Stansted Airport and Preston (Lancs)

The travel time between Stansted Airport and Preston (Lancs) by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 58 mins & the fastest journey takes 6hrs 51 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Stansted Airport and Preston (Lancs) vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 9 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:30, and the last train of the day leaves at 17:05.

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Amenities on trains between Stansted Airport and Preston (Lancs) can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Stansted Airport & Preston (Lancs). owever, there are 9 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Stansted Airport and Preston (Lancs).

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Stansted Airport and Preston (Lancs), but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.