Rugby to Preston Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Rugby and Preston takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby to Preston. 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 31m
Duration: 132 mi
Distance: £52
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 24m

£43–72

Rugby to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Rugby and Preston. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Preston at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:47 PM → 11:57 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
11:18 PM → 5:34 AM
Arrives next day
6h 15m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:44 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 12:57 PM
2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:44 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 12:57 PM
2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:44 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 12:57 PM
2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:44 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 12:57 PM
2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:44 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 12:57 PM
2h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:44 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
10:47 AM → 12:57 PM
2h 10m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rugby to Preston? 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.