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Preston to Wellingborough trains

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The average train between Preston and Wellingborough takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Wellingborough. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 29m
Duration
164 mi
Distance
£63
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Preston to Wellingborough train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Wellingborough. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Wellingborough at 12:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 30m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways9h 51m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways10h 6m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 39m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastLumoCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 55m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 36m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 40m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 37m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 37m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 26m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastLumoCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 8m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 7m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways4h 7m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 33m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastLumoCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 55m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 36m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 39m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastLumoCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 55m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 36m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperAvanti West CoastCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 39m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastLumoCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 55m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 36m • 4 changes
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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross CountryEast Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways3h 38m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Wellingborough? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Preston to Wellingborough.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 163.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Wellingborough, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Wellingborough via Crewe, Nuneaton, Leicester, and Kettering in around 4h 16m.

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