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The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Darlington
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 51 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
113 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Darlington is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Darlington will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
Fast trains
To travel from Preston to Darlington you need to make at least one change.
20:443h26
Preston00:10Darlington
£451One-way
1 change
09:443h03
Preston12:47Darlington
£491One-way
1 change
11:443h03
Preston14:47Darlington
£491One-way
1 change
13:443h03
Preston16:47Darlington
£491One-way
1 change
15:443h03
Preston18:47Darlington
£491One-way
1 change
16:442h45
Preston19:29Darlington
£741One-way
1 change
06:442h52
Preston09:36Darlington
£871One-way
1 change
14:442h52
Preston17:36Darlington
£871One-way
1 change
05:442h53
Preston08:37Darlington
£871One-way
1 change
08:442h53
Preston11:37Darlington
£871One-way
1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Preston to Darlington
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Darlington among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £94.
Distance: 113 km
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£95 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 19m Average total duration 9h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Preston to Darlington train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 22:58
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:44 Preston | 2h53 | 08:37 Darlington | 1 change | |
| 06:44 Preston | 2h52 | 09:36 Darlington | 1 change | |
| 07:44 Preston | 3h01 | 10:45 Darlington | 1 change | |
| 08:44 Preston | 2h53 | 11:37 Darlington | 1 change | |
| 09:44 Preston | 3h03 | 12:47 Darlington | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Darlington
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Preston to Darlington run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £94 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £23
Distance 113 km |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £94 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 56m |
First train 04:15 |
Last train 23:45 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £23
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Preston to Darlington trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Preston and Darlington from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 2m
Cheapest Price
£95
Northern Rail (3) frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Preston to Darlington train
FAQs: Travel by train from Preston to Darlington easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Preston to Darlington.
The train distance from Preston to Darlington is 113 km.
Booking trains from Preston to Darlington in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Preston to Darlington covers a distance of 113 km and takes approximately 2h 56m. Trains run 4 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Preston to Darlington can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £94, while the average price tends to be around £95.
The first train from Preston to Darlington leaves at 4:15.
The last train from Preston to Darlington departs at 23:45.
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Darlington is by coach, costing approximately £23.
The train station in Preston that goes to Darlington is Preston station (PRE), and it arrives at Darlington station (DAR).
Trains from Preston to Darlington run approximately 4 times per day.
To get from Preston to Darlington, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Preston to Darlington.
There is no night train service from Preston to Darlington.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Preston to Darlington.
Yes, you can take the train from Preston to Darlington.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Darlington
Preston
Darlington
The major train station for departures in Preston is Preston. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Preston for your trip from Preston to Darlington.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
Distance to city center
1 km
Number of platforms
6Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
Dining
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps.
WC
- £0.30
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Enterprise
- Europcar
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
Public transport options for Preston
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
The major train station for arrivals in Darlington is Darlington. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Darlington for your journey to Darlington from Preston.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 07:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: text phones are available and staff are on hand to assist as required due to no low level phones
- Accessible taxis: Generally available but advance booking recommended
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets can be accessed from all platforms. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Reception on Platform 1 upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: stations front
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Darlington
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement coach services depart from the station entrance
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