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Trip Overview

The average train between Market Harborough and Preston takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. 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.

3h 59m
Duration
146 mi
Distance
£52
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Market Harborough to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Market Harborough and Preston. The earliest departure is at 1:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Market Harborough is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 18m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 20m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 46m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 13m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 16m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 46m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 13m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 16m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast7h 26m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 31m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 19m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 13m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 54m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 46m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 13m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 16m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast2h 46m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 13m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 16m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 14m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Market Harborough to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 145.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Market Harborough, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Market Harborough to Preston via Leicester, Nuneaton, and Crewe in around 3h 45m.

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