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Trip Overview

The average train between Loughborough and Preston takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Loughborough 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 25m
Duration
118 mi
Distance
£51
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Loughborough to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Loughborough and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Loughborough is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Derby and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast7h 5m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 3m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast2h 57m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast7h 5m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 3m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast2h 57m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast7h 5m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 3m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast2h 57m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast6h 50m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 2m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 5m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 28m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 30m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 28m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast2h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast7h 55m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 3m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast2h 57m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast7h 5m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 3m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast2h 57m • 2 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysAvanti West Coast3h 2m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Loughborough 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 Loughborough to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 117.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a train from Loughborough (Leics) to Preston via Derby and Crewe in around 3h 40m.

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