Northampton to Preston Trains

Northampton to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Northampton and Preston takes 3h 6m 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.

3h 6m
Duration: 145 mi
Distance: £56
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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3h 18m

£41–111

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 10:39 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Rugby and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 9, 2026

10:39 PM → 6:40 AM
Arrives next day
8h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, August 10, 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 Tuesday, August 11, 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, August 12, 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

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