The average train between Driffield and Preston takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Driffield 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.
Trains run hourly between Driffield and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Driffield is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Hull and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Driffield to Preston. However, there are services departing from Driffield station and arriving at Preston station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Driffield to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hull station.
Driffield to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Driffield to Preston train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Driffield and Preston is 150.9 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a train from Driffield to Preston via Hull and Leeds in around 4h 5m.