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The average train between Scarborough and Preston takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Scarborough to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 8m
Duration
128 mi
Distance
£46
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Scarborough to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Scarborough and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scarborough is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 45m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 45m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 45m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 46m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 50m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 52m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 51m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 52m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 51m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 52m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 51m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 52m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 51m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 52m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 51m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Scarborough to Preston? 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: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Scarborough to Preston via Leeds in around 3h 39m.

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