Preston to Scunthorpe Trains

Preston to Scunthorpe trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Scunthorpe takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Scunthorpe. 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 21m
Duration: 114 mi
Distance: £41
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Scunthorpetrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...

3h 33m

£33–59

Preston to Scunthorpe train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Scunthorpe. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Scunthorpe at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

1:11 PM → 4:07 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
2:11 PM → 5:07 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
3:12 PM → 6:07 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
4:08 PM → 7:07 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

11:07 AM → 2:06 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 3:06 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
1:11 PM → 4:06 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
2:11 PM → 5:06 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 10:07 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 12:07 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Scunthorpe? 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.