The average train between Middlesbrough and Preston takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 7:14 PM which arrives into Preston at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Preston. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Preston station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Middlesbrough to Preston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Middlesbrough to Preston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Preston train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Preston is 131.6 km. The road distance is 240 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Preston via Manchester Oxford Road in around 3h 32m.