Loughborough to Preston Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Loughborough and Preston takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. 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 18m
Duration: 118 mi
Distance: £51
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 37m

£38–73

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 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

1:23 PM → 4:51 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
2:21 PM → 5:51 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
3:21 PM → 6:50 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
5:04 PM → 7:51 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

12:54 AM → 8:49 AM
7h 55m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:49 AM
7h 4m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:49 AM
7h 4m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:49 AM
7h 4m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:49 AM
7h 4m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:48 AM → 8:35 AM
6h 46m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 9:50 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 11:50 AM
3h 3m • 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.