The average train between Preston and Seaham takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Seaham. 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 Seaham. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Seaham at 6:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Seaham. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Seaham station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
Preston to Seaham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Seaham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Preston to Seaham train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Seaham is 148.6 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Seaham via Carlisle and Newcastle in around 4h 2m.