The average train between Preston and Mexborough takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Mexborough. 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 Preston and Mexborough. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Mexborough at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Mexborough. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Mexborough station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Preston to Mexborough train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Mexborough train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Mexborough station.
Book your Preston to Mexborough train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Preston and Mexborough is 97.8 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Mexborough via Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield in around 2h 58m.