The average train between York and Preston takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:38 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from York station and arriving at Preston station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 16m.
York to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from York station.
York to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Book your York to Preston train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between York and Preston is 108.5 km. The road distance is 139 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from York to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 2h 14m.
