Preston to Leicester Trains

Preston to Leicester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Leicester takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Leicester. 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 58m

Duration

130 mi

Distance

£45

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Preston to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

10:18 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 32m • 2 changes
11:18 AM → 1:52 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
12:18 PM → 2:51 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
1:17 PM → 3:51 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:15 AM → 6:48 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:52 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 10:51 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:15 AM → 6:48 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:52 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 10:51 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:15 AM → 6:50 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
5:32 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 8:50 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
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