Train Preston to Derby from £47 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Derby takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Derby. 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 27m
Duration: 101 mi
Distance: £47
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 46m

£36–69

Preston to Derby train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Derby. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Derby at 10:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

8:01 PM → 10:42 PM
2h 40m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:15 AM → 7:40 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 8:42 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 10:40 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

4:15 AM → 7:40 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 8:42 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 10:40 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

4:15 AM → 7:40 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
6:18 AM → 8:42 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
7:18 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 10:40 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

1:18 PM → 3:20 PM
2h 1m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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