North Shields to Preston Trains

North Shields to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between North Shields and Preston takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from North Shields 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 41m
Duration: 157 mi
Distance: £56
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 42m

£39–95

North Shields to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between North Shields and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from North Shields is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Monument and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

4:31 PM → 8:02 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
5:31 PM → 8:56 PM
3h 25m • 2 changes
6:30 PM → 10:38 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes
8:30 PM → 3:06 AM
Arrives next day
6h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:51 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
6:37 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
7:01 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:51 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
6:37 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
7:01 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
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