Train Nottingham to Preston from £62 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Nottingham and Preston takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham 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 55m
Duration: 114 mi
Distance: £62
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 55m

£52–82

Nottingham to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Nottingham and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Preston at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 15, 2026

5:21 AM → 8:32 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 9:33 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 11:32 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 16, 2026

5:21 AM → 8:32 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 9:33 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 11:32 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, April 17, 2026

5:21 AM → 8:32 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 9:33 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 11:32 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, April 18, 2026

5:21 AM → 8:32 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 9:33 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 11:32 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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