The average train between Gateshead and Preston takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Gateshead 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 Gateshead and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gateshead is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gateshead to Preston. However, there are services departing from Gateshead station and arriving at Preston station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Gateshead to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Gateshead to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Gateshead to Preston train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gateshead and Preston is 151.3 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Newcastle to Preston via Carlisle in around 2h 45m.
