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Trip Overview

The average train between Peterborough and Preston takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. 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 58m
Duration
170 mi
Distance
£68
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 11:37 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 43m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 44m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 43m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 48m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 39m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 40m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited7h 10m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 48m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 39m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited7h 10m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 48m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 39m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited7h 10m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 48m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 39m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited7h 10m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 48m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 39m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited7h 10m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 48m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 40m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Northern Trains Limited3h 40m • 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.

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  • Distance: 169.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Peterborough, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Peterborough to Preston via Leeds in around 3h 43m.

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