The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Peterborough
Cheapest price
$69
Average price
$69
Fastest journey
3 h 23 m
Average duration
3 h 23 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
211 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Peterborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Peterborough will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $69.
Of the 1 trains that leave Preston for Peterborough on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 211 km distance in an average of 3 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 23 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 3 h 23 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Preston to Peterborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Peterborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a train costs an average of €56.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€74 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28h 15m Average total duration 27h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Preston to Peterborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Peterborough trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:44 AM Preston | 3h24 | 11:08 AM Peterborough | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Peterborough
Distance 131 miles (211 km) |
Average train duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€56) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 22m |
First train 05:44 |
Last train 20:53 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Preston to Peterborough start from as low as $68 (€56) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $91 (€74) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, LNER, Avanti West Coast from Preston to Peterborough trainsNorthern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, LNER, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Preston and Peterborough from $40 (€33). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
East Midlands Trains
CrossCountry
LNER
Avanti West Coast
FAQs: Trains from Preston to Peterborough

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Preston to Peterborough
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.30
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Spittle Bank
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Outside station plus we can book by phone
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1 and between Platforms 4 and 5. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 ; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Services Office on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance and adjacent to BTP office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the station entrance.
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