The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Kingston upon Hull
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
157 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Kingston upon Hull is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Kingston upon Hull will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
Of the 2 trains that leave Preston for Kingston upon Hull every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 157 km distance in an average of 3 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 38 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 train and coach for Preston to Kingston upon Hull
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Kingston upon Hull among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 157 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£37 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 27m Average total duration 9h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Preston to Kingston upon Hull train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Kingston upon Hull trains for tomorrow, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:47 Preston | 3h38 | 09:25 Kingston upon Hull | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:44 Preston | 3h10 | 09:54 Kingston upon Hull | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Kingston upon Hull
Trains from Preston to Kingston upon Hull run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:23, the last at 21:27. The fastest train covers the 157 km distance in 3h 9m.
Distance 157 km |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 9m |
First train 03:23 |
Last train 21:27 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express from Preston to Kingston upon Hull trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express trains will get you between Preston and Kingston upon Hull from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
TransPennine Express
FAQs: Preston to Kingston upon Hull train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Kingston upon Hull 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 Kingston upon Hull, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Kingston upon Hull
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 20:00 Saturday 05:30 - 20:00 Sunday 08:15 - 19:15
- 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. 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. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- 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 toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the pavilion on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located in the pavilion 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 in the pavilion on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 2 & 7
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the bus interchange (adjacent to the railway station).
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