Leighton Buzzard to Preston by train

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Overview: trains from Leighton Buzzard to Preston

Find the key information for travelling by train from Leighton Buzzard to Preston, 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 00:07 View journey
Last train 23:51 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 24m View journey
Distance (km) 246
Trains / day 19 View all
Cheapest journey £28.00 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 22m
Train operators 9

Leighton Buzzard to Preston by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Leighton Buzzard to Preston? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 246 kilometres.

Train travel between Leighton Buzzard and Preston: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Leighton Buzzard to Preston:

  • Cheapest tickets: £28.00

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 5 months in advance.

Departure frequency and timetable from Leighton Buzzard to Preston

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Leighton Buzzard to Preston:

  • 00:07 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 22:18 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 06:25 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 23:51 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 50 minutes from Leighton Buzzard toward Preston.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 19 trains serving this route each day.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Leighton Buzzard to Preston?

On this route spanning 246 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 2 hours and 24 minutes.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Leighton Buzzard and Preston?

You can secure tickets for travel between Leighton Buzzard and Preston up to 5 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Learn more about train travel from Leighton Buzzard to Preston

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Preston city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

FAQs about the train journey from Leighton Buzzard to Preston

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

The total journey from Leighton Buzzard to Preston is 246 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.