Northampton to Preston Trains

Northampton to Preston trains

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The average train between Northampton and Preston takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton 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.

2h 54m
Duration: 145 mi
Distance: £51
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Northampton to Rugbytrain
Take the train from Rugby to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain

2h 51m

£36–102

Northampton to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Northampton and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Rugby and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

9:34 PM → 12:06 AM
Arrives next day
2h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
6:06 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:11 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
6:06 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:11 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
6:06 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:11 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Northampton 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.

Northampton to Preston trains

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Northampton to Preston train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

9:34 PM → 12:06 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:50 AM

6:06 AM → 8:49 AM

7:11 AM → 9:50 AM

8:10 AM → 10:50 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:50 AM

6:06 AM → 8:49 AM

7:11 AM → 9:50 AM

8:10 AM → 10:50 AM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:50 AM

6:06 AM → 8:49 AM

7:11 AM → 9:50 AM

8:10 AM → 10:50 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Northampton to Rugby

Train from Rugby to Crewe

Northampton to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

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Northampton to Preston train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

9:34 PM → 12:06 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:50 AM

6:06 AM → 8:49 AM

7:11 AM → 9:50 AM

8:10 AM → 10:50 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:50 AM

6:06 AM → 8:49 AM

7:11 AM → 9:50 AM

8:10 AM → 10:50 AM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:50 AM

6:06 AM → 8:49 AM

7:11 AM → 9:50 AM

8:10 AM → 10:50 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Northampton to Rugby

Train from Rugby to Crewe

Train trips from Northampton

Train trips to Preston

Alternative transport options

9:34 PM → 12:06 AM
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