The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston station (PRE) to Northampton station (NMP)
Cheapest price
£0
Average price
£-0
Fastest journey
2 h 21 m
Average duration
3 h 7 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
207 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston station (PRE) to Northampton station (NMP) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Preston station (PRE) to Northampton station (NMP) you need to make at least one change.










Live departures
Preston station (PRE) to Northampton station (NMP) train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston station (PRE) to Northampton station (NMP) trains for today, Sunday 16 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 17:01 Preston station (PRE) | 2h22 | 19:23 Northampton station (NMP) | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:18 Preston station (PRE) | 3h19 | 20:37 Northampton station (NMP) | 1 change | |
| Monday 17 November | |||||
![]() | 05:33 Preston station (PRE) | 2h21 | 07:54 Northampton station (NMP) | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:19 Preston station (PRE) | 3h19 | 10:38 Northampton station (NMP) | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:18 Preston station (PRE) | 3h19 | 13:37 Northampton station (NMP) | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:18 Preston station (PRE) | 3h19 | 14:37 Northampton station (NMP) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston station (PRE) to Northampton station (NMP)
Trains from Preston station (PRE) to Northampton station (NMP) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £136 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:32, the last at 21:19. The fastest train covers the 207 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 207 km |
Average train duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £136 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 05:32 |
Last train 21:19 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from Preston station (PRE) to Northampton station (NMP) trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Preston station (PRE) and Northampton station (NMP) from £136. 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 station (PRE) to Northampton station (NMP) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston station (PRE) to Northampton station (NMP) 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 Northampton station (NMP), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Preston station (PRE) and Northampton station (NMP)
- 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 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 20:00 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Enterprise car rental
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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 the Main Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available at the Customer Information Point; the RADAR key is available from station security after 00:30 at night. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-22:30 and Sunday 06:00-22:30.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Long stay car park and blue badge parking bays area.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from the layby/turning circle on the car park side of the station building. Please check the destination of your bus/coach before boarding.
