Northampton to Preston Trains

Northampton to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Northampton and Preston takes 2h 57m 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 57m
Duration: 145 mi
Distance: £51
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Northampton to Rugbytrain
Take the train from Rugby to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain

2h 51m

£36–102

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 10:54 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Rugby and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:16 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 8:35 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
7:10 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:36 AM → 11:51 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
9:59 AM → 12:51 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 1:38 PM
2h 38m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 1:50 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 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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