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Preston to Whitby trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Whitby takes 7h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Whitby. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 30m
Duration
170 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain train
  2. Take the train from Leeds to Middlesbroughtrain train
  3. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Whitbytrain train
6h 20m
£62–117

Preston to Whitby train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Preston and Whitby. 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 Whitby at 12:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 170.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Whitby, North Yorkshire, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Whitby via Leeds and Middlesbrough in around 6h 20m.

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