Whitley Bay to Preston Trains

Whitley Bay to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Whitley Bay and Preston takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Whitley Bay 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 50m
Duration: 160 mi
Distance: £55
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 41m

£38–95

Whitley Bay to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Whitley Bay and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitley Bay is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

2:40 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
3:16 PM → 6:45 PM
3h 29m • 2 changes
3:40 PM → 7:15 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
4:16 PM → 7:47 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:41 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 22m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:41 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 22m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:40 AM → 9:15 AM
3h 35m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 32m • 2 changes
6:40 AM → 10:15 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 10:44 AM
3h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:25 AM → 12:14 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 12:59 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
10:25 AM → 1:57 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
11:25 AM → 2:57 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:41 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 22m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:41 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
6:28 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 29m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 22m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 27m • 2 changes
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