Train Preston to Rugby from £47 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Rugby takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Rugby. 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 30m
Duration: 126 mi
Distance: £47
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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2h 4m

£29–95

Preston to Rugby train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Rugby at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, June 30, 2026

4:15 AM → 6:31 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 9:26 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 10:26 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 1, 2026

4:15 AM → 6:31 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 9:26 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 10:26 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 2, 2026

4:15 AM → 6:31 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
6:00 AM → 8:25 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 9:26 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 10:26 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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