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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Middlesbrough to Preston
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
3 h 21 m
Average duration
3 h 21 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Middlesbrough to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Middlesbrough to Preston will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
Of the 1 trains that leave Middlesbrough for Preston every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 132 km distance in an average of 3 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Middlesbrough to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Middlesbrough to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £40.
Distance: 132 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£43 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Middlesbrough to Preston
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Trains from Middlesbrough to Preston run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 132 km distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 132 km |
Average train duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 20m |
First train 05:25 |
Last train 23:33 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express from Middlesbrough to Preston trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Middlesbrough and Preston from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Northern Rail (3)
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FAQs: Middlesbrough to Preston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Middlesbrough to Preston by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Preston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Middlesbrough and Preston
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 19:30 Saturday 05:30 - 19:30 Sunday 08:15 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access from the subway to both platforms, the booking hall and concourse. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay).
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine is located within the Booking Hall.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Storage Locations: On the station concourse - space for 86 cycles Wood Street Car Park - space for 28 cycles
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the layby on Bridge Street at the rear of the station.
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- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. Access for disabled passengers to platform 1 (Middlesbrough) from Normanby Road is accessible. However access to the platform 2 (Saltburn) is via a footbridge so is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: None available. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick/Up Drop Off on road at entrance to lane leading to station.
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Information Desk
Luggage Carts- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.30
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
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