There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Darlington by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Preston to Yorktrain Blackpool North - York
- Take the train from York to Darlingtontrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2h 49m£50–95Drive 88.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Preston to Darlingtoncar 88.2 mi
1h 54m£22–31Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Dolphin Centrebus 177
4h£25–65Train via Leeds
- Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain Blackpool North - York / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to Darlingtontrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2h 57m£48–97
Preston to Darlington by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Darlington is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Darlington is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Darlington. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Dolphin Centre via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Darlington. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Darlington via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Preston and Darlington is 131 miles. The road distance is 88.7 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Darlington without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £45 - £95.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Preston to Darlington, including transfers.
Preston to Darlington bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Preston to Darlington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Preston to Darlington is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £65 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Darlington, England?
You can take a train from Preston to Darlington via York in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dolphin Centre via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 4h.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Preston to York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Preston to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from York to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leeds to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from York to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Leeds to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from York to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Leeds to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Dolphin Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Preston to Darlington bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Preston to Darlington train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at York station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Darlington is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Preston to Darlington.
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