Kettering to Preston Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Kettering and Preston takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Kettering 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 52m
Duration: 157 mi
Distance: £58
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Hinckley

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3h 55m

£38–106

Kettering to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Kettering and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Kettering is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:30 PM → 4:51 PM
3h 20m • 3 changes
2:33 PM → 5:51 PM
3h 17m • 3 changes
3:21 PM → 6:38 PM
3h 17m • 3 changes
4:22 PM → 7:51 PM
3h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:54 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 56m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 23m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 26m • 3 changes
9:26 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:54 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 56m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 23m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 26m • 3 changes
9:26 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:54 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 56m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 23m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 26m • 3 changes
9:26 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:54 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 56m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 23m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 26m • 3 changes
9:26 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:54 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 56m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 23m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 26m • 3 changes
9:26 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:57 AM → 8:35 AM
7h 38m • 3 changes
6:09 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 41m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 29m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 28m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kettering 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.