Peterborough to Preston Trains

Peterborough to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Peterborough and Preston takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough 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: 170 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 44m

£62–97

Peterborough to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Peterborough and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 9, 2026

10:28 PM → 7:44 AM
Arrives next day
9h 15m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

6:49 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
9:57 AM → 1:38 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

12:43 AM → 7:44 AM
7h 1m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

12:43 AM → 7:44 AM
7h 1m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

12:43 AM → 7:44 AM
7h 1m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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