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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Peterborough takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Peterborough. 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 42m
Duration
170 mi
Distance
£69
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Preston to Peterborough train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Peterborough. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Peterborough at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 20m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 16m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 20m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 22m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 18m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 18m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 22m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 18m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 18m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 22m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 18m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 18m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 22m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 18m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 18m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 22m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 18m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 18m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 22m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 15m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 18m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Peterborough? 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 42m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Peterborough via Leeds in around 3h 49m.

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