The average train between Spalding and Preston takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Spalding 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Spalding and Preston. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Spalding is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 35m • 2 changes


4h 38m • 2 changes


4h 28m • 2 changes


4h 28m • 2 changes


4h 35m • 2 changes


4h 38m • 2 changes


4h 28m • 2 changes


4h 28m • 2 changes


4h 35m • 2 changes


4h 38m • 2 changes


4h 28m • 2 changes


4h 28m • 2 changes


4h 35m • 2 changes


4h 38m • 2 changes


4h 28m • 2 changes


4h 28m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Spalding to Preston? 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 Spalding to Preston. However, there are services departing from Spalding station and arriving at Preston station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Spalding to Preston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Peterborough station.
Spalding to Preston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Spalding to Preston train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Spalding and Preston is 201.5 km. The road distance is 300 km.
You can take a train from Spalding to Preston via Peterborough and Leeds in around 4h 42m.