The average train between Morpeth and Preston takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Morpeth 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 Morpeth and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Morpeth is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Morpeth to Preston. However, there are services departing from Morpeth station and arriving at Preston station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Morpeth to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newcastle station.
Morpeth to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Morpeth to Preston train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and 4 other operators.
The distance between Morpeth and Preston is 169.4 km. The road distance is 267 km.
You can take a train from Morpeth to Preston via Newcastle and Carlisle in around 3h 24m.