The average train between Preston and Selby takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Selby. 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 Selby. 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 Selby at 5:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Selby. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Selby station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Preston to Selby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Selby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Preston to Selby train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Preston and Selby is 107.7 km. The road distance is 131 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Preston to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 42m.