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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
£57
Average price
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Frequency

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2h 56m
£46–89

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 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 130.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Darlington via Leeds in around 2h 56m.

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