Southampton Airport (SOU) to Preston Trains

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton Airport (SOU) and Preston takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton Airport (SOU) 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.

4h 58m
Duration: 243 mi
Distance: £138
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 3m

£112–172

Southampton Airport (SOU) to Preston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Southampton Airport (SOU) and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton Airport (SOU) is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

5:23 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 26m • 1 change
7:23 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

5:23 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 26m • 1 change
7:23 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

5:23 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 26m • 1 change
7:23 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

9:23 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
10:23 AM → 2:50 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
11:23 AM → 3:51 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
12:23 PM → 4:51 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

5:23 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 26m • 1 change

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