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Outbound fromPeterborough to Preston (Lancs) by train
It takes an average of 5h 0m to travel from Peterborough to Preston (Lancs) by train, over a distance of around 131 miles (210 km). There are normally 60 trains per day travelling from Peterborough to Preston (Lancs) and tickets for this journey start from £43.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:37 | |
| Departure station | Peterborough | |
| Arrival station | Preston (Lancs) | |
| Journey time | From 2h 53m | |
| Distance | 131 miles (210 km) | |
| Frequency | 60 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £43.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
Taking the train from Peterborough to Preston (Lancs) in 2 hours 53 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Peterborough to Preston (Lancs)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours to travel the 131 miles (210 km) from Peterborough to Preston (Lancs) by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 53 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 60 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or East Midlands Railway to Preston (Lancs). As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Peterborough to Preston (Lancs) in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £43.40. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Preston (Lancs) by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Peterborough to Preston (Lancs)
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