Train Boston to Preston from £74 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Preston takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston 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 10m
Duration: 175 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Leeds

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Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain

4h 54m

£63–105

Boston to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Boston and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

12:53 PM → 5:38 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
1:51 PM → 6:38 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
2:51 PM → 7:38 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
3:48 PM → 8:38 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:13 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 12:38 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
9:51 AM → 2:38 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:13 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 12:38 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
9:51 AM → 2:38 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:13 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 12:38 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 1:38 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
9:51 AM → 2:38 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:13 AM → 10:38 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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