Whitby to Preston Trains

Whitby to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Whitby and Preston takes 6h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. 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.

6h 55m
Duration: 183 mi
Distance: £65
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Whitby to Middlesbroughtrain
Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain

5h 59m

£55–99

Whitby to Preston train times

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 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Middlesbrough and take an average of 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:24 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 2:32 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 5:32 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
4:02 PM → 9:52 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:24 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 2:32 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 5:32 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
4:02 PM → 9:52 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:24 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 2:32 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 5:32 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
4:02 PM → 9:52 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:24 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 2:32 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 5:32 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
4:02 PM → 9:52 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:24 AM → 12:32 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 2:32 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 5:32 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
4:02 PM → 9:52 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:41 AM → 4:32 PM
5h 51m • 2 changes
12:56 PM → 7:02 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
3:42 PM → 9:56 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
6:41 PM → 9:33 AM
Arrives next day
14h 52m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:24 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 2:32 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 5:32 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
4:02 PM → 9:52 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes

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