There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Durham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Preston to YorkBlackpool North - York / ...
- Take the train from York to DurhamYork - Newcastle / ...
3h 6m£24–74Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station828
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sutton Street177
4h 35m£21–47Drive 106.3 mi
- Drive from Preston to Durham106.3 mi
2h 4m£26–38Train via Leeds
- Take the train from Preston to LeedsBlackpool North - York / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to DurhamLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
3h 17m£23–107
Preston to Durham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Durham is to bus which costs £21 - £50 and takes 4h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Durham is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Durham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sutton Street via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Durham. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Durham via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Preston and Durham is 153 miles. The road distance is 107 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Durham without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £23 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Preston to Durham, including transfers.
Preston to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Preston to Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Preston to Durham is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs £23 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £50 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Durham, England?
You can take a train from Preston to Durham via York in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sutton Street via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 4h 35m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Preston to York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from York to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–24
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–40
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from York to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–30
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from York to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–29
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sutton Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Preston to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Preston to Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at York station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Durham is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Preston to Durham.
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