Leicester to Preston Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Preston takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. 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 2m
Duration: 130 mi
Distance: £43
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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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 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:50 PM → 11:01 PM
2h 11m • 2 changes
9:18 PM → 11:46 PM
2h 28m • 2 changes
9:50 PM → 12:48 AM
Arrives next day
2h 58m • 2 changes
10:56 PM → 6:40 AM
Arrives next day
7h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 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 Thursday, November 5, 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, November 6, 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, November 7, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
7:08 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 42m • 2 changes
8:16 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
9:18 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:20 AM → 12:51 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 1:50 PM
2h 30m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 2:50 PM
2h 30m • 2 changes
1:20 PM → 3:51 PM
2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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.