Preston to North Shields Trains

Preston to North Shields trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and North Shields takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Preston to North Shields. 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 36m
Duration: 157 mi
Distance: £54
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain Preston - Edinburgh / ...
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3h 45m

£38–92

Preston to North Shields train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and North Shields. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 8:41 PM which arrives into North Shields at 6:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:14 AM → 11:32 AM
3h 18m • 2 changes
9:03 AM → 12:32 PM
3h 29m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 12:44 PM
3h 3m • 2 changes
10:06 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:50 AM → 8:08 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
5:36 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 10:20 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 10:32 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

3:50 AM → 8:08 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
5:36 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 10:20 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 10:32 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

3:50 AM → 8:03 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
5:36 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 10:20 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 10:32 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:19 AM → 2:03 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
11:32 AM → 3:03 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
12:05 PM → 4:03 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
1:05 PM → 5:03 PM
3h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

3:53 AM → 8:08 AM
4h 15m • 2 changes
5:36 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 10:20 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 10:32 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

3:50 AM → 8:08 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
5:36 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 10:20 AM
3h 36m • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 10:32 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
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