Preston to Leamington Spa by train

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Overview: trains from Preston to Leamington Spa

Find the key information for travelling by train from Preston to Leamington Spa, 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 00:37 View journey
Last train 21:22 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 16m View journey
Distance (km) 182
Trains / day 32 View all
Cheapest journey £54.00 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr
Train operators 11

Explore Preston to Leamington Spa by rail

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

Train cost between Preston and Leamington Spa

Average fares along this route:

  • The cheapest ticket price: £54.00

  • Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

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Preston to Leamington Spa train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Preston to Leamington Spa is at 00:37 and the last is at 21:17. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 00:57 and the last one is at 21:22. You can expect 32 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 40 minutes.

Train travel time and distance from Preston to Leamington Spa

Trains can complete this route in as little as 2 hours and 16 minutes. The total distance travelled is 182 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Preston and Leamington Spa?

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

Making the most of your Preston to Leamington Spa travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Leamington Spa.

FAQs about the train journey from Preston to Leamington Spa

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

The total distance from Preston to Leamington Spa is 182 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.