Preston (Station) to Southampton Trains

Preston (Station) to Southampton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston (Station) and Southampton takes 6h and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston (Station) to Southampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h
Duration: 248 mi
Distance: £116
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Preston to Wolverhamptontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
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5h 20m

£101–158

Preston (Station) to Southampton train times

Trains run hourly between Preston (Station) and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston (Station) is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Southampton at 12:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

11:18 AM → 4:43 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
12:18 PM → 5:43 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
1:17 PM → 6:42 PM
5h 24m • 1 change
2:19 PM → 7:42 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 24m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 24m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 3:43 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:18 AM → 11:42 AM
5h 24m • 1 change
7:18 AM → 12:43 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 1:43 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
9:18 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:17 AM → 2:42 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 4:42 PM
5h 24m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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