The average train between Redcar and Preston takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Redcar to Preston. 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 Redcar and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Redcar is at 6:58 PM which arrives into Preston at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Redcar to Preston. However, there are services departing from Redcar station and arriving at Preston station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Redcar to Preston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Redcar Central station.
Redcar to Preston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Redcar to Preston train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Redcar and Preston is 143 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Redcar Central to Preston via Manchester Oxford Road in around 3h 48m.