Train Northampton to Preston from £56 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Northampton and Preston takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. 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.

2h 52m
Duration: 145 mi
Distance: £56
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 16m

£41–111

Northampton to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Northampton and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Rugby and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, July 8, 2026

7:11 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
10:10 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, July 9, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
6:06 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:11 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, July 10, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
6:06 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:11 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
8:10 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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