Preston to Darlington Trains

Preston to Darlington trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Darlington takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Darlington. 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 26m
Duration: 130 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 57m

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Preston to Darlington train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Darlington. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Darlington at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:50 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:50 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:44 AM → 8:50 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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