The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Preston takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Newcastle upon Tyne 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.
Trains run hourly between Newcastle upon Tyne and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Preston. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Preston station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to Preston train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Preston is 152 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Newcastle to Preston via Carlisle in around 2h 44m.
