Thirsk to Preston Trains

Thirsk to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Thirsk and Preston takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Thirsk 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.

2h 42m
Duration: 121 mi
Distance: £53
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 51m

£44–78

Thirsk to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Thirsk and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thirsk is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Preston at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

9:56 AM → 12:44 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
10:56 AM → 1:44 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 2:32 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
12:56 PM → 3:31 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:57 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 11:31 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
9:56 AM → 12:44 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:57 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 11:31 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
9:56 AM → 12:44 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:57 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 10:31 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 11:31 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
9:56 AM → 12:44 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Thirsk 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.