The average train between Wellingborough and Preston takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Wellingborough 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.
Trains run hourly between Wellingborough and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Wellingborough is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Wellingborough to Preston. However, there are services departing from Wellingborough station and arriving at Preston station via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Wellingborough to Preston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Kettering station.
Wellingborough to Preston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Wellingborough to Preston train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and 4 other operators.
The distance between Wellingborough and Preston is 210.8 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a train from Wellingborough to Preston via Kettering, Leicester, Nuneaton, and Crewe in around 4h 24m.