Loughborough to Preston Trains

Loughborough to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Loughborough and Preston takes 3h 24m 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 24m
Duration: 118 mi
Distance: £51
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 37m

£39–73

Loughborough to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Loughborough and Preston. The earliest departure is at 1:51 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 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

1:46 PM → 4:50 PM
3h 3m • 2 changes
2:47 PM → 5:52 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
3:47 PM → 6:50 PM
3h 3m • 2 changes
4:47 PM → 7:51 PM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

1:51 AM → 8:49 AM
6h 58m • 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 21, 2026

1:51 AM → 8:49 AM
6h 58m • 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 22, 2026

1:51 AM → 8:49 AM
6h 58m • 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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Frequently asked questions

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