The average train between Preston and Market Harborough takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Market Harborough. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Preston and Market Harborough. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Market Harborough at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Market Harborough. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Market Harborough station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Preston to Market Harborough train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Market Harborough train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Nuneaton station.
Book your Preston to Market Harborough train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and 4 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Market Harborough is 186 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Market Harborough via Crewe, Nuneaton, and Leicester in around 3h 35m.