Cheap train tickets from Preston to Farnborough
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Preston to Farnborough Train Schedule
Trip Summary
You can pick from 16 daily train trips between Preston and Farnborough. The average train journey from Preston to Farnborough takes 4 hours and 21 minutes, but some Virgin Trains + Connections train trips are as short as 3 hours and 56 minutes.
| Distance | 190 mi (305 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 56m |
| Lowest price | $110.42 |
| Most frequent service | Virgin Trains + Connections |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Preston to Farnborough?
There are 3 train lines with service from Preston to Farnborough. Virgin Trains + Connections is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 14 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Rail + Connections | 1 | 5h 5m | $112.17 |
| TransPennine Express + Connections | 1 | 4h 26m | $267.28 |
| Virgin Trains + Connections | 14 | 4h 18m | $99.09 |
Northern Rail + Connections train tickets from Preston to Farnborough start from $112, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Northern Rail + Connections schedules to Farnborough. Northern Rail + Connections in Preston leaves from Preston (Lancs) . And in Farnborough trains arrive at Farnborough North .
From Preston to Farnborough train travel on Northern Rail + Connections takes 5 hours and 5 minutes. If you are looking to get to Farnborough faster, Northern Rail + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 56 minutes.
TransPennine Express + Connections train tickets from Preston to Farnborough start from $267, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 TransPennine Express + Connections schedules to Farnborough. TransPennine Express + Connections in Preston leaves from Preston (Lancs) . And in Farnborough trains arrive at Farnborough (Main) .
From Preston to Farnborough train travel on TransPennine Express + Connections takes 4 hours and 26 minutes. If you are looking to get to Farnborough faster, TransPennine Express + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 56 minutes.
Virgin Trains + Connections train tickets from Preston to Farnborough start from $48, and on average cost . Daily there are 14 Virgin Trains + Connections schedules to Farnborough. Virgin Trains + Connections in Preston leaves from Preston (Lancs) . And in Farnborough trains arrive at Farnborough North and one other train station.
From Preston to Farnborough train travel on Virgin Trains + Connections takes 4 hours and 18 minutes. If you are looking to get to Farnborough faster, Virgin Trains + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 56 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Preston to Farnborough
The distance between Preston and Farnborough is approximately 190 miles, or 305 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 21 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 56 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Friday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Preston to Farnborough. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Friday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Friday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Preston at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 16 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Preston?
Main departure station: Preston Station
There is one train station in Preston.
All train stations in Preston:
Preston Station
Where is the train station in Farnborough?
Main arrival station: Farnborough North
Farnborough receives travelers from Preston at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Farnborough:
Farnborough North
Farnborough (Main)
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