The average train between Preston and Whitley Bay takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is an hourly train service from Preston to Whitley Bay. 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 Whitley Bay. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Whitley Bay at 6:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Whitley Bay station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Preston to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Whitley Bay train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Preston and Whitley Bay is 163.7 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Whitley Bay via Carlisle, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h 25m.
