Southampton to Preston (Station) Trains

Southampton to Preston (Station) trains

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The average train between Southampton and Preston (Station) takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Preston (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.

4h 40m
Duration: 248 mi
Distance: £120
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 2m

£101–152

Southampton to Preston (Station) train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Preston (Station). The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Preston (Station) at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

3:15 PM → 7:51 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
4:15 PM → 8:52 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
6:15 PM → 11:35 PM
5h 20m • 1 change
7:15 PM → 6:40 AM
Arrives next day
11h 25m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 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 Tuesday, October 20, 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, October 21, 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, October 22, 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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