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Outbound fromKettering to Preston (Lancs) by train
It takes an average of 4h 56m to travel from Kettering to Preston (Lancs) by train, over a distance of around 125 miles (201 km). There are normally 43 trains per day travelling from Kettering to Preston (Lancs) and tickets for this journey start from £96 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:03 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:00 | |
| Departure station | Kettering | |
| Arrival station | Preston (Lancs) | |
| Journey time | From 2h 25m | |
| Distance | 125 miles (201 km) | |
| Frequency | 43 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £96 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast |
Take the train from Kettering to Preston (Lancs) in 2 hours 25 minutes
If you want to travel from Kettering to Preston (Lancs) by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Kettering to Preston (Lancs) by train to take around 4 hours 56 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 2 hours 25 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 43 trains per day running on this route, which spans 125 miles (201 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Preston (Lancs). You can travel on this route with either Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Kettering to Preston (Lancs) start from £96.00 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Kettering to Preston (Lancs)
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