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Trip Overview

The average train between Farnborough and Preston takes 3h 46m 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 46m
Duration
243 mi
Distance
£86
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Farnborough (Main) to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 17m
£59–147

Farnborough to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Farnborough and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Farnborough is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 6m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 8m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 10m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 26m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 10m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 7m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 26m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 10m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 7m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 26m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 10m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast3h 7m • 2 changes

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.

Map of how to get from Farnborough to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 243 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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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