Preston to Darlington by train

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Overview: trains from Preston to Darlington

Find the key information for travelling by train from Preston to Darlington, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:37 View journey
Last train 23:42 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 45m View journey
Distance (km) 114
Trains / day 60 View all
Cheapest journey AU$104.79 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 13m
Train operators 8

Taking the train from Preston to Darlington

So you’re considering going from Preston to Darlington by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost between Preston to Darlington

Getting from Preston to Darlington by rail typically costs AU$104.79, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Train schedule for travel between Preston and Darlington

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 60 trains make this journey of 114 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Preston is at 00:37 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:42.

During the weekend, 00:57 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:35 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 8 minutes.

Preston to Darlington train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 114 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 2 hours and 45 minutes.

When are tickets between Preston and Darlington available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Preston and Darlington can be purchased 5 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Maximising your travels to Darlington

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Darlington.

FAQs about the train journey from Preston to Darlington

Want to know more about your journey from Preston to Darlington? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey from Preston to Darlington covers 114 kilometres in total.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.