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Compare train and coach 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 £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 150 km
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2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 20m Average total duration 10h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Why should you book Preston to Loughborough trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs East Midlands Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for East Midlands Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Preston to Loughborough.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Rome2rio or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Preston to Loughborough.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Preston to Loughborough.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Loughborough
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Trains from Preston to Loughborough run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 20:01. The fastest train covers the 150 km distance in 3h 4m.
Distance 150 km |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 4m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 20:01 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Preston to Loughborough trainsEast Midlands Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Preston and Loughborough from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Railway
Caledonian Sleeper
Avanti West Coast
TransPennine Express
Northern Trains Limited
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
Most Preston to Loughborough trains use the Preston to Loughborough station pair. Use this guide to compare Preston and Loughborough train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Preston station do trains to Loughborough leave from?
Getting to Preston from Preston city centre
Preston is 1 km from Preston city centre. Public transport options include:
Preston train station facilities and services
Preston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Rise, The Olive Tree Brasserie, Turtle Bay
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Preston. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Preston. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Preston: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Preston: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Preston: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Preston - South, Delta Hotels Preston, Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel.
Which Loughborough station do trains from Preston arrive at?
Getting to Loughborough from Loughborough city centre
Loughborough is 1 km from Loughborough city centre. Public transport options include:
Loughborough train station facilities and services
Loughborough has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Basin, The Orange Tree
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Loughborough. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Loughborough. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Loughborough: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Loughborough: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Loughborough: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Premier Inn Loughborough, Travelodge Loughborough Central, Ramada Loughborough Hotel.
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