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Preston to Redcar trains

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The average train between Preston and Redcar takes 4h 30m 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.

4h 30m
Duration
144 mi
Distance
£53
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain train Blackpool North - York / ...
  2. Take the train from Leeds to Redcar Centraltrain train Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
3h 58m
£44–77

Preston to Redcar train times

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 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 3m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 5m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 3m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 6m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 2m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 6m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 7m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 4m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 5m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 7m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 4m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 5m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Redcar? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 144 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Redcar Central via Leeds in around 3h 58m.

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