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Trains from Peterborough (PBO) to Preston (Lancs)

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45

train journeys
per day

130

miles (210 kms)

2hrs 53 mins

fastest journey

03:23 / 01:14

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

9

operators run

11

routes

Trains from Peterborough (PBO) to Preston (Lancs)

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On a typical weekday there are 45 scheduled rail journeys between Peterborough and Preston (Lancs) , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 45 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Peterborough to Preston (Lancs) is approximately 130 miles (210 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 57 mins.

First TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Grand Central, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Peterborough and Preston (Lancs).

There are 11 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Peterborough to Preston (Lancs). The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 53 mins.

Journeys from Peterborough to Preston (Lancs) Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    03:23
    4 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    08:09
    Peterborough
    Preston (Lancs)
    Peterborough to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:24
    4 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    09:39
    Peterborough
    Preston (Lancs)
    Peterborough to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:10
    3 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    09:51
    Peterborough
    Preston (Lancs)
    Peterborough to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:48
    3 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    10:38
    Peterborough
    Preston (Lancs)
    Peterborough to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:00
    3 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    10:39
    Peterborough
    Preston (Lancs)
    Peterborough to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:26
    3 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    10:57
    Peterborough
    Preston (Lancs)
    Peterborough to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:52
    3 hrs 46 mins 1 change - overtaken train
    11:38
    Peterborough
    Preston (Lancs)
    Peterborough to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:00
    3 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    11:38
    Peterborough
    Preston (Lancs)
    Peterborough to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:18
    4 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    12:25
    Peterborough
    Preston (Lancs)
    Peterborough to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:29
    4 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    12:36
    Peterborough
    Preston (Lancs)
    Peterborough to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:18
    3 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    12:38
    Peterborough
    Preston (Lancs)
    Peterborough to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:18
    3 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    13:38
    Peterborough
    Preston (Lancs)
    Peterborough to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:27
    4 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    14:32
    Peterborough
    Preston (Lancs)
    Peterborough to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:53
    3 hrs 45 mins 1 change - overtaken train
    14:38
    Peterborough
    Preston (Lancs)
    Peterborough to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:00
    3 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    14:38
    Peterborough
    Preston (Lancs)
    Peterborough to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:46
    3 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    14:59
    Peterborough
    Preston (Lancs)
    Peterborough to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:54
    3 hrs 44 mins 1 change - overtaken train
    15:38
    Peterborough
    Preston (Lancs)
    Peterborough to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:59
    3 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    15:38
    Peterborough
    Preston (Lancs)
    Peterborough to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:18
    4 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    16:25
    Peterborough
    Preston (Lancs)
    Peterborough to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:26
    4 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    16:32
    Peterborough
    Preston (Lancs)
    Peterborough to Preston (Lancs)

About Peterborough Station

Station name Peterborough (PBO)
Address Peterborough station, Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL
Managed by GR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Preston (Lancs) Station

Station name Preston (Lancs) (PRE)
Address Preston station, Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8AP
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 22:00
Saturday 04:45 - 21:00
Sunday 08:00 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Peterborough and Preston (Lancs)

The travel time between Peterborough and Preston (Lancs) by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 57 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 53 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Peterborough and Preston (Lancs) vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 45 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 03:23, and the last train of the day leaves at 01:14.

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Amenities on trains between Peterborough and Preston (Lancs) can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Peterborough & Preston (Lancs). owever, there are 45 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Grand Central, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Peterborough and Preston (Lancs).

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Peterborough and Preston (Lancs), but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.