The average train between South Shields and Preston takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is an hourly train service from South Shields 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.
Trains run hourly between South Shields and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Preston. However, there are services departing from South Shields station and arriving at Preston station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
South Shields to Preston train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
South Shields to Preston train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Preston station.
The distance between South Shields and Preston is 160.2 km. The road distance is 258 km.
You can take a subway from South Shields to Preston via Central Station, Newcastle, and Carlisle in around 3h 34m.
