Scunthorpe to Preston Trains

Scunthorpe to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Scunthorpe and Preston takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Scunthorpe 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.

3h 2m
Duration: 114 mi
Distance: £50
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 3m

£41–74

Scunthorpe to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Scunthorpe and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scunthorpe is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

12:08 PM → 2:59 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
1:08 PM → 4:02 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
2:08 PM → 5:01 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
3:08 PM → 5:59 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:01 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:01 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:01 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Scunthorpe 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.