The average train between Stockton-on-Tees and Preston takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Stockton-on-Tees 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 Stockton-on-Tees and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stockton-on-Tees is at 7:26 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stockton-on-Tees to Preston. However, there are services departing from Stockton-on-Tees station and arriving at Preston station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Stockton-on-Tees to Preston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Eaglescliffe station.
Stockton-on-Tees to Preston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Stockton-on-Tees to Preston train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Stockton-on-Tees and Preston is 127.1 km. The road distance is 230 km.
You can take a train from Eaglescliffe to Preston via Manchester Oxford Road in around 3h 19m.