The average train between Derbyshire and Preston takes 3h 41m 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.
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 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Derbyshire to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Derbyshire to Preston. However, there are services departing from Derbyshire station and arriving at Preston station via Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Derbyshire to Preston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Matlock station.
Derbyshire to Preston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Derbyshire to Preston train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Avanti West Coast and Lumo.
The distance between Derbyshire and Preston is 99.5 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a train from Matlock to Preston via Derby and Crewe in around 3h 56m.