Train Gateshead to Preston from £56 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Gateshead and Preston takes 3h 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.

Duration

150 mi

Distance

£56

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Gateshead to Preston train times

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 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, June 10, 2026

1:53 PM → 4:46 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
2:26 PM → 5:15 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
2:54 PM → 5:45 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
3:26 PM → 6:15 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, June 11, 2026

5:42 AM → 8:46 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, June 12, 2026

5:42 AM → 8:46 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
6:20 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 10:14 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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