What is the best way to travel from Durham to Preston?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains to Preston from Durham. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Preston from Durham?
You can reach Preston with just £97 by taking a Train from TransPennine Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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TransPennine Express3h 51m004:37DurhamCentral Station08:28PrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 16/09/2026 04:37:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/09/2026 08:28:00. 50 Economy ticket for £97 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 51m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)3h 55m004:49DurhamCentral Station08:44PrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 16/09/2026 04:49:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/09/2026 08:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £97 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)3h 59m005:39DurhamCentral Station09:38PrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 16/09/2026 05:39:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/09/2026 09:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £97 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 59m
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TransPennine Express3h 51m004:37DurhamCentral Station08:28PrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 17/09/2026 04:37:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/09/2026 08:28:00. 50 Economy ticket for £97 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 51m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)3h 55m004:49DurhamCentral Station08:44PrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 17/09/2026 04:49:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/09/2026 08:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £97 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)3h 59m005:39DurhamCentral Station09:38PrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 17/09/2026 05:39:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/09/2026 09:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £97 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 59m
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What are the fastest trips from Durham to Preston?
You can get to Preston from Durham in just 3h 51m with a Train from TransPennine Express. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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TransPennine Express3h 51m004:37DurhamCentral Station08:28PrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 16/09/2026 04:37:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/09/2026 08:28:00. 50 Economy ticket for £97 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 51m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)3h 55m004:49DurhamCentral Station08:44PrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 16/09/2026 04:49:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/09/2026 08:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £97 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)3h 59m005:39DurhamCentral Station09:38PrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 16/09/2026 05:39:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/09/2026 09:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £97 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 59m
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TransPennine Express3h 51m004:37DurhamCentral Station08:28PrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 17/09/2026 04:37:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/09/2026 08:28:00. 50 Economy ticket for £97 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 51m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)3h 55m004:49DurhamCentral Station08:44PrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 17/09/2026 04:49:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/09/2026 08:44:00. 50 Economy ticket for £97 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
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London North Eastern Railway (LNER)3h 59m005:39DurhamCentral Station09:38PrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER) goes from Central Station, Durham (United Kingdom) at 17/09/2026 05:39:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/09/2026 09:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £97 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 59m
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Bus from Durham to Preston
What are the most popular stations in Durham and Preston?
In Durham, you will usually depart from Sutton Street, Central Bus Station or Central Station, while in Preston you will be arriving at Little Oaks Coach Stop, Coach Station or Central Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Preston from Durham? With 3 connections between 2 Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Durham and Preston, you can pay as low as £97 with a Train from TransPennine Express.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from TransPennine Express: you will get to Preston in just 3h 51m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Durham and Preston are London North Eastern Railway (LNER) and TransPennine Express, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Durham and Preston is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Langley Park or to Bamber Bridge, and look at flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport, and landing at Blackpool Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Durham to Preston?
The most popular companies between Durham and Preston, are London North Eastern Railway (LNER) and TransPennine Express. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway (LNER) and TransPennine Express
All you need to know when you travel from Durham to Preston
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Durham to Preston. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Durham to Preston
How can I reach Preston from Durham?
Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Train, with which you can get to Preston from Durham.
How far is Preston from Durham?
The distance between Durham and Preston is 134.5 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Durham and Preston?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 4 kgs of CO2, a train 5 kgs, a car 23 kgs, and a flight 33 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Durham to Preston?
You can get to Preston with just £97 by taking a Train from TransPennine Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Durham to Preston?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Preston in just 3h 51m with a Train from TransPennine Express.
More routes to Durham and to Preston
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Durham and to Preston. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
