Preston to Farnborough by train

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Overview: trains from Preston to Farnborough

Find the key information for travelling by train from Preston to Farnborough, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:57 View journey
Last train 23:35 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 43m View journey
Distance (km) 304
Trains / day 25 View all
Cheapest journey CA$115.70 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 52m
Train operators 6

Explore Preston to Farnborough by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Preston to Farnborough aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Cost of train travel from Preston to Farnborough

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Preston to Farnborough:

  • Cheapest ticket: CA$115.70

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Preston to Farnborough train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 01:15.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 21:17.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 00:57.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:35.

  • 25 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 33 minutes.

Preston to Farnborough train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 304 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Booking time frame: Preston to Farnborough trains

Tickets for travel to Farnborough along this route are available for purchase 4 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Further insights on trains from Preston to Farnborough

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Farnborough city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Preston to Farnborough

Want to know more about your journey from Preston to Farnborough? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Preston and Farnborough covers 304 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.