Durham to Preston by train
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Overview: trains from Durham to Preston
Find the key information for travelling by train from Durham to Preston, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Durham to Preston by train
Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Durham to Preston? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 135 kilometres.
Cost of train travel from Durham to Preston
Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Durham to Preston:
Cheapest ticket: AU$153.01
Pricing when booking a month in advance:
Pricing when booking a week in advance:
Comparing train prices with Rail Europe
Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.
Train schedule for travel between Durham and Preston
While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 64 trains make this journey of 135 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Durham is at 05:46 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:00.
During the weekend, 06:13 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 22:14 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 8 minutes.
What are the travel time and distance for trains from Durham to Preston?
On this route spanning 135 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 2 hours and 46 minutes.
How early can you book train tickets between Durham and Preston?
Tickets along this route go on sale 5 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.
Making the most of your Durham to Preston travels
To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Preston.
FAQs about the train journey from Durham to Preston
Want to know more about your journey from Durham to Preston? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total distance between Durham and Preston is 135 kilometres.
The lowest price on this route is AU$153.01. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around , while those booked 7 days in advance are around .
Tickets for travel between Durham to Preston are available 5 months before departure.
The quickest journey is 2 hours and 46 minutes.
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