The average train between Preston and Redcar takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Redcar. 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 Preston and Redcar. 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 Redcar at 7:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Redcar. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Redcar station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Preston to Redcar train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Redcar train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Redcar Central station.
Book your Preston to Redcar train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Preston and Redcar is 143 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Redcar Central via Leeds in around 4h.