The average train between Eastleigh and Preston takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Eastleigh 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 every 2 hours between Eastleigh and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eastleigh is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Eastleigh to Preston. However, there are services departing from Eastleigh station and arriving at Preston station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Eastleigh to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Airport Parkway station.
Eastleigh to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Eastleigh to Preston train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Eastleigh and Preston is 324.2 km. The road distance is 392 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Preston via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 5m.