Preston to Northampton Trains

Preston to Northampton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Northampton takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Northampton. 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 50m
Duration: 174 mi
Distance: £51
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Milton Keynes Central

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Take the train from Preston to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...

2h 12m

£31–97

Preston to Northampton train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Preston and Northampton. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Northampton at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

12:05 PM → 2:57 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
3:27 PM → 5:54 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
5:18 PM → 8:54 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
7:07 PM → 9:54 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:33 AM → 7:56 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
9:28 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 2:57 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
3:27 PM → 5:54 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:33 AM → 7:56 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
9:28 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 2:57 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
3:27 PM → 5:54 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:33 AM → 7:56 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
9:28 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 2:57 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
3:27 PM → 5:54 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:33 AM → 7:56 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
9:28 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 2:57 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
3:27 PM → 5:54 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:32 AM → 7:54 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
6:04 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
9:28 AM → 11:54 AM
2h 26m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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