Train Preston to Durham from £83 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Durham takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Durham. 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 46m
Duration: 152 mi
Distance: £83
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 18m

£54–113

Preston to Durham train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Durham. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Durham at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, April 11, 2026

10:44 AM → 2:06 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 3:05 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
12:44 PM → 4:06 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
1:44 PM → 5:05 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, April 12, 2026

9:42 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
10:46 AM → 2:09 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
11:42 AM → 3:05 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
12:42 PM → 4:06 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 13, 2026

5:44 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 14, 2026

5:44 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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