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Sunderland to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Sunderland and Preston takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland 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 24m
Duration
162 mi
Distance
£69
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisletrain train Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
  2. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 11m
£47–112

Sunderland to Preston train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Sunderland and Preston. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Preston at 10:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 161.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Preston via Carlisle in around 3h 11m.

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