Peterborough to Preston Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Peterborough and Preston takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough 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.

3h 59m
Duration: 170 mi
Distance: £68
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 44m

£57–90

Peterborough to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Peterborough and Preston. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:28 PM → 7:44 AM
Arrives next day
9h 15m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:49 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
9:57 AM → 1:38 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:34 AM → 7:44 AM
7h 10m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:34 AM → 7:44 AM
7h 10m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:34 AM → 7:44 AM
7h 10m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:34 AM → 7:44 AM
7h 10m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:34 AM → 7:44 AM
7h 10m • 1 change
6:49 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
7:57 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:57 AM → 2:41 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
11:57 AM → 3:41 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
12:57 PM → 4:41 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
1:57 PM → 5:43 PM
3h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Peterborough to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.