Darlington to Preston Trains

Darlington to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Darlington and Preston takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Darlington 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.

3h 27m
Duration: 130 mi
Distance: £72
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Darlington to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Darlington and Preston. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Darlington is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

7:28 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
9:35 AM → 12:38 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
10:35 AM → 1:38 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

4:56 AM → 8:44 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

4:56 AM → 8:44 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 10:38 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 11:38 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

4:56 AM → 8:44 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 9:38 AM
3h 2m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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