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Preston to Scarborough trains

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The average train between Preston and Scarborough takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Scarborough. 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 30m
Duration
128 mi
Distance
£48
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Yorktrain train Blackpool North - York / ...
  2. Take the train from York to Scarboroughtrain train Manchester Victoria - Scarborough / ...
3h 42m
£41–72

Preston to Scarborough train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Scarborough. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 7:44 PM which arrives into Scarborough at 11:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 16m • 1 change

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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 15m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 16m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 15m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 15m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 16m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 15m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 15m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 16m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 15m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 16m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Scarborough? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 127.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Scarborough via York in around 3h 42m.

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