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Durham to Preston trains

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The average train between Durham and Preston takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 44m
Duration
152 mi
Distance
£68
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain train Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
3h 33m
£47–99

Durham to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Durham and Preston. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited11h 45m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 6m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 6m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 6m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 20m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Durham to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Durham to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 151.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Preston via Leeds in around 3h 33m.

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