The average train between Whitby and Preston takes 6h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Whitby 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 5 times a day between Whitby and Preston. The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitby is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Middlesbrough and take an average of 6h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Preston. However, there are services departing from Whitby station and arriving at Preston station via Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
Whitby to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.
Whitby to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Whitby to Preston train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Whitby and Preston is 158.2 km. The road distance is 294 km.
You can take a train from Whitby to Preston via Middlesbrough and Manchester Oxford Road in around 5h 56m.