The average train between Selby and Preston takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Selby 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 Selby and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Selby is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Selby to Preston. However, there are services departing from Selby station and arriving at Preston station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Selby to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Selby to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Selby to Preston train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Selby and Preston is 107.7 km. The road distance is 131 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Leeds to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 40m.