Train times from Preston Park to London
Preston Park connects to 3 London terminals. The fastest route is Victoria in 61 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 61 minutes to Victoria
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 3 (Victoria, London Bridge, St Pancras)
- Operator
- Southeastern, Southern
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Preston Park to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria | 61 min | same as fastest | 61 min | 3.6/hr | Southeastern, Southern |
| London Bridge | 62 min | same as fastest | 64 min | 4.0/hr | Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |
| St Pancras | 77 min | same as fastest | 80 min | 3.6/hr | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed |
Preston Park to Victoria
The fastest train from Preston Park to London Victoria takes 61 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern. That makes Preston Park the 118th quickest of the 203 stations with a service into Victoria inside 90 minutes.
The morning peak holds up: the median peak journey into Victoria is also 61 minutes. That median covers 27 services arriving at Victoria between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 3.6 an hour.
Preston Park to London Bridge
The fastest train from Preston Park to London Bridge takes 62 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink. That makes Preston Park the 151st quickest of the 234 stations with a service into London Bridge inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 64 minutes, 2 minutes longer. That median covers 30 services arriving at London Bridge between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 4 an hour.
Preston Park to St Pancras
The fastest train from Preston Park to London St Pancras takes 77 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed. That makes Preston Park the 195th quickest of the 231 stations with a service into St Pancras inside 90 minutes.
That is the quickest train of the day. For a morning arrival the median journey is 80 minutes, 3 minutes longer. That median covers 27 services arriving at St Pancras between 07:00 and 09:30 across three sampled weekdays, roughly 3.6 an hour.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Preston Park to London take?
The fastest train from Preston Park reaches London Victoria in 61 minutes. Preston Park connects to 3 London terminals: Victoria, London Bridge, St Pancras.
Which London station should I travel to from Preston Park?
Victoria is the quickest at 61 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Victoria, London Bridge, St Pancras.
Is Preston Park a good commuter town for London?
At 61 minutes to London Victoria, Preston Park is a longer commute, typically traded off against more space and lower housing costs. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Preston Park to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Victoria, London Bridge, St Pancras.
What are the nearest stations to Preston Park?
The closest alternatives are Hove, Brighton, Portslade. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 75 minutes of Victoria
Preston Park is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 75 minutes of London Victoria, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
Alternative departure points close to Preston Park, for comparing platforms rather than places.
Haywards Heath is quicker: 18 km away and 43 minutes into London Victoria, saving 18 minutes on the journey above. It is one of 5 stations within 20 km that beat Preston Park.