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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Loughborough
Cheapest price
£83
Average price
£83
Fastest journey
2 h 34 m
Average duration
3 h 25 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Loughborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Loughborough will cost around £83 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £83.
Of the 2 trains that leave Preston for Loughborough every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 150 km distance in an average of 3 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 15 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 coach and train for Preston to Loughborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Loughborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 150 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£74 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 21m Average total duration 20h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Preston to Loughborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Loughborough trains for tomorrow, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:51 Preston | 4h15 | 09:06 Loughborough | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:18 Preston | 2h34 | 13:52 Loughborough | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Loughborough
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Trains from Preston to Loughborough run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 150 km distance in 2h 34m.
Distance 150 km |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 34m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:51 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from Preston to Loughborough trainsEast Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Preston and Loughborough from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Preston to Loughborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Loughborough by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Loughborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Loughborough
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 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
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Nottingham Road.
- The Basin
- The Orange Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Premier Inn Loughborough
- Travelodge Loughborough Central
- Ramada Loughborough Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-3
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
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