The average train between Baldock and Preston takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Baldock 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 Baldock and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Baldock is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Baldock to Preston. However, there are services departing from Baldock station and arriving at Preston station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Baldock to Preston train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Baldock station.
Baldock to Preston train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Baldock to Preston train tickets online with Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Baldock and Preston is 259.6 km. The road distance is 394 km.
You can take a train from Baldock to Preston via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 24m.