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The average train between Doncaster and Preston takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Doncaster 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.

2h 25m
Duration
91 mi
Distance
£33
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2h 28m
£27–48

Doncaster to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Doncaster and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 15m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 14m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 17m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 22m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 35m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 24m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 22m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 35m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 24m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 22m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 35m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express2h 24m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Doncaster to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 91.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Doncaster, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Doncaster to Preston via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 28m.

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