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Gateshead to Preston trains

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The average train between Gateshead and Preston takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Gateshead 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 57m
Duration
150 mi
Distance
£53
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
  2. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2h 44m
£35–86

Gateshead to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Gateshead and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gateshead is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 53m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 52m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 55m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 4m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedLumo2h 54m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 53m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 4m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedLumo2h 54m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 53m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gateshead 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.

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  • Distance: 149.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Newcastle to Preston via Carlisle in around 2h 44m.

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