Train Rugby to Preston from £48 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Rugby and Preston takes 2h 31m 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 31m
Duration: 126 mi
Distance: £48
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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2h 23m

£36–92

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 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, July 11, 2026

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
11:42 AM → 1:50 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, July 12, 2026

10:10 AM → 12:39 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 1:38 PM
1h 53m • 1 change
12:09 PM → 1:50 PM
1h 41m • 1 change
12:42 PM → 3:39 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, July 13, 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, July 14, 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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