Preston to Southampton Central Station Trains

Preston to Southampton Central Station trains

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The average train between Preston and Southampton Central Station takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Southampton Central Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 55m
Duration: 247 mi
Distance: £139
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...

5h 16m

£117–181

Preston to Southampton Central Station train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Southampton Central Station. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Southampton Central Station at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 19, 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 Thursday, August 20, 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, August 21, 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, August 22, 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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Frequently asked questions

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