Southampton to Preston (Station) Trains

Southampton to Preston (Station) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Preston (Station) takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. 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.

5h 6m
Duration: 248 mi
Distance: £117
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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5h 9m

£99–151

Southampton to Preston (Station) train times

Trains run every 2 hours 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 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:15 PM → 8:50 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
7:15 PM → 6:40 AM
Arrives next day
11h 25m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 30, 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 Saturday, October 31, 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 Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:15 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 2:50 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 3:51 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 4:51 PM
4h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 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, November 3, 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, November 4, 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
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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