The average train between Preston and Spalding takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Spalding. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Preston and Spalding. 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 Spalding at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Preston to Spalding? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Spalding. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Spalding station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Preston to Spalding train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Spalding train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Preston to Spalding train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Preston and Spalding is 201.5 km. The road distance is 300 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Spalding via Leeds and Peterborough in around 5h 3m.