Explore Farnborough to Preston by rail

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

Train cost for travel between Farnborough and Preston

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £181.00, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 4 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train times for travel from Farnborough to Preston

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 00:06 and the last departure is 23:16. On weekends, the first train departs at 00:06 and the last train leaves at 20:16. On average, a total of 26 trains make this journey each day.

Farnborough to Preston train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 304 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 3 hours and 38 minutes.

When are tickets between Farnborough and Preston available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Farnborough and Preston can be purchased 4 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Making your Farnborough to Preston travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Preston.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the train trip from Farnborough to Preston?

The total distance from Farnborough to Preston is 304 kilometres.

How much does it cost to go from Farnborough to Preston by train?

The cheapest fare for this route is £181.00. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost . A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs .

When can I buy tickets for trains running from Farnborough to Preston?

Tickets for travel between Farnborough to Preston are available 4 and a half months before departure.

What’s the travel time from Farnborough to Preston by train?

The fastest journey time is 3 hours and 38 minutes.