The average train between York and Prescot takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from York to Prescot. 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 York and Prescot. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Prescot at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Prescot. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Prescot station via Newton-le-Willows. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
York to Prescot train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York to Prescot train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Newton-le-Willows station.
Book your York to Prescot train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between York and Prescot is 127.4 km. The road distance is 147 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from York to Newton-le-Willows hourly. Tickets cost £29–55 and the journey takes 1h 35m.