The average train between Market Harborough and Preston takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Market Harborough 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.
Trains run hourly between Market Harborough and Preston. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Market Harborough is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 14m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Market Harborough 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.
No, there is no direct train from Market Harborough to Preston. However, there are services departing from Market Harborough station and arriving at Preston station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Market Harborough to Preston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nuneaton station.
Market Harborough to Preston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Market Harborough to Preston train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Market Harborough and Preston is 186 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a train from Market Harborough to Preston via Leicester, Nuneaton, and Crewe in around 3h 49m.