Doncaster to Preston Trains

Doncaster to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Doncaster and Preston takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Doncaster to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 27m
Duration: 91 mi
Distance: £33
Average price: Hourly
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2h 29m

£27–48

Doncaster to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Doncaster and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

1:42 PM → 4:02 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
2:43 PM → 5:01 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
3:43 PM → 5:59 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
4:42 PM → 7:02 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:36 AM → 7:58 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:36 AM → 7:58 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:36 AM → 7:58 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
7:35 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Doncaster to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Doncaster to Preston trains

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Doncaster to Preston train times

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

1:42 PM → 4:02 PM

2:43 PM → 5:01 PM

3:43 PM → 5:59 PM

4:42 PM → 7:02 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:36 AM → 7:58 AM

6:26 AM → 9:01 AM

7:35 AM → 10:00 AM

8:43 AM → 10:57 AM

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:36 AM → 7:58 AM

6:26 AM → 9:01 AM

7:35 AM → 10:00 AM

8:43 AM → 10:57 AM

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:36 AM → 7:58 AM

6:26 AM → 9:01 AM

7:35 AM → 10:00 AM

8:43 AM → 10:57 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Doncaster, England and Preston, England?

Train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadilly

Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston

Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston

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Doncaster to Preston train times

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

1:42 PM → 4:02 PM

2:43 PM → 5:01 PM

3:43 PM → 5:59 PM

4:42 PM → 7:02 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:36 AM → 7:58 AM

6:26 AM → 9:01 AM

7:35 AM → 10:00 AM

8:43 AM → 10:57 AM

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:36 AM → 7:58 AM

6:26 AM → 9:01 AM

7:35 AM → 10:00 AM

8:43 AM → 10:57 AM

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:36 AM → 7:58 AM

6:26 AM → 9:01 AM

7:35 AM → 10:00 AM

8:43 AM → 10:57 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Doncaster, England and Preston, England?

Train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadilly

Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston

Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston

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