Preston to Kettering by train

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Overview: trains from Preston to Kettering

Find the key information for travelling by train from Preston to Kettering, 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 06:00 View journey
Last train 21:28 View journey
Avg changes 2
Fastest journey 2hr 55m View journey
Distance (km) 201
Trains / day 25 View all
Cheapest journey €78.86 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 58m
Train operators 10

Going from Preston to Kettering by train

About to set off from Preston to Kettering by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train travel between Preston and Kettering: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Preston to Kettering:

  • Cheapest tickets: €78.86

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 3 months in advance.

Train schedule for travel between Preston and Kettering

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 25 trains make this journey of 201 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Preston is at 06:00 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 20:08.

During the weekend, 06:17 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 21:28 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 38 minutes.

Average train travel time from Preston to Kettering

The quickest time by train is 2 hours and 55 minutes, travelling a total distance of 201 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Preston and Kettering?

Tickets along this route go on sale 3 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Maximising your travels to Kettering

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Kettering.

FAQs about the train journey from Preston to Kettering

Want to know more about your journey from Preston to Kettering? 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 Kettering covers 201 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.