Rugby to Preston Trains

Rugby to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rugby and Preston takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby to Preston. 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 32m
Duration: 126 mi
Distance: £50
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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1h 56m

£34–92

Rugby to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Rugby and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

7:01 AM → 8:49 AM
1h 48m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
10:42 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

10:10 AM → 12:39 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
11:46 AM → 1:38 PM
1h 52m • 1 change
12:09 PM → 1:50 PM
1h 41m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 3:51 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

5:43 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
6:39 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

5:43 AM → 7:50 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
6:39 AM → 8:49 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 10:50 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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