The average train between Northampton and Preston takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton 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 Northampton and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Preston. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at Preston station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Northampton to Preston train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.
Northampton to Preston train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Northampton to Preston train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Northampton and Preston is 207.7 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a train from Northampton to Preston via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 40m.