Durham to Preston Trains

Durham to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Durham and Preston takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. 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 45m
Duration: 152 mi
Distance: £68
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Durham to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Durham and Preston. The earliest departure is at 4:37 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 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:59 PM → 11:38 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
9:18 PM → 7:44 AM
Arrives next day
10h 25m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:37 AM → 8:44 AM
4h 6m • 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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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:37 AM → 8:44 AM
4h 6m • 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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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:37 AM → 8:44 AM
4h 6m • 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

Want to know about travelling from Durham 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.