Train Durham to Preston from £83 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Durham and Preston takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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.

3h 44m
Duration: 152 mi
Distance: £83
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 30m

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Durham to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Durham and Preston. The earliest departure is at 4:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

8:18 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
9:18 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 1:38 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 2:38 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

4:38 AM → 8:44 AM
4h 5m • 1 change
6:19 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
8:18 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

8:17 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 12:41 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
10:17 AM → 1:41 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
11:18 AM → 2:41 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

5:01 AM → 8:44 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
6:17 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
7:06 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
8:18 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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