Derbyshire to Preston Trains

Derbyshire to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Derbyshire and Preston takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Derbyshire to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 42m
Duration: 118 mi
Distance: £51
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Matlock to Derbytrain
Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain

3h 50m

£39–73

Derbyshire to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Derbyshire and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derbyshire is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

10:20 PM → 8:49 AM
Arrives next day
10h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
8:41 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
8:41 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
8:41 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 9m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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