Southampton to Preston Trains

Southampton to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Preston takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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.

5h 6m
Duration: 248 mi
Distance: £141
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 13m

£115–176

Southampton to Preston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Southampton and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

7:15 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 35m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 2:51 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 35m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 35m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 35m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 35m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 35m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 10:50 AM
4h 34m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 11:50 AM
4h 35m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:50 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 35m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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