Farnborough to Preston Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Farnborough and Preston takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Farnborough 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 50m
Duration: 243 mi
Distance: £86
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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3h 17m

£59–137

Farnborough to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Farnborough and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Farnborough is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:29 PM → 9:39 PM
3h 9m • 2 changes
7:29 PM → 11:01 PM
3h 32m • 2 changes
7:46 PM → 11:46 PM
4h • 2 changes
9:46 PM → 3:35 AM
Arrives next day
5h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
7:28 AM → 10:39 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
9:32 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:16 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 22m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 7m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
9:29 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

12:06 AM → 11:36 AM
11h 29m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 12:39 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
9:19 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 19m • 2 changes
10:38 AM → 2:39 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Farnborough 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.

What companies run services between Farnborough, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Farnborough (Main) to Preston via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 17m.

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