Leicester to Preston Trains

Leicester to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Preston takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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 10m
Duration: 130 mi
Distance: £43
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 10m

£26–89

Leicester to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

1:18 PM → 3:50 PM
2h 32m • 2 changes
2:18 PM → 4:50 PM
2h 32m • 2 changes
3:18 PM → 5:52 PM
2h 34m • 2 changes
4:18 PM → 6:50 PM
2h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:22 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:22 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:16 AM → 10:38 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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