Preston to Scarborough by train
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Overview: trains from Preston to Scarborough
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Preston to Scarborough by train
Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Preston to Scarborough? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 161 kilometres.
Train cost between Preston and Scarborough: point-to-point tickets
Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from £43.80, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.
Cost of travel with European train passes
Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.
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Preston to Scarborough departure frequency and train timetable
With 53 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 15 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:57 and the last one is at 23:42. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:12, with the last one at 23:35.
Average train travel time from Preston to Scarborough
The quickest time by train is 3 hours and 2 minutes, travelling a total distance of 161 kilometres.
How far in advance Preston and Scarborough tickets go on sale
Tickets for travel between Preston and Scarborough are available 5 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.
Making the most of your Preston to Scarborough 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: Scarborough.
FAQs about the train journey from Preston to Scarborough
Want to know more about your journey from Preston to Scarborough? 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 Scarborough covers 161 kilometres in total.
The minimum fare on this route is £43.80. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around . If booked 7 days before departure, the cost is approximately .
You can book your tickets 5 months in advance for this route.
The fastest journey on this route takes 3 hours and 2 minutes.
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