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Preston to Seaham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Seaham takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. 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.

4h 7m
Duration
167 mi
Distance
£60
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

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3h 58m
£40–99

Preston to Seaham train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Seaham. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, 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 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited11h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited4h 3m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited4h 3m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited4h 3m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited4h 3m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Seaham? 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.

Map of how to get from Preston to Seaham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 166.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Seaham, County Durham, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Seaham via Carlisle and Newcastle in around 3h 58m.

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