The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Whitby
Cheapest price
£108
Average price
£108
Fastest journey
7 h 11 m
Average duration
7 h 11 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
159 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Whitby is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Whitby will cost around £108 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £108.
Of the 1 trains that leave Preston for Whitby 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 159 km distance in an average of 7 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 11 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 Preston to Whitby
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Whitby among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £106.
Distance: 159 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£106 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 30m Average total duration Fastest 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 58m Average total duration 9h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Whitby
Distance 159 km |
Average train duration 6h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £106 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 6h 0m |
First train 05:44 |
Last train 16:51 |
FAQs: Preston to Whitby train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Whitby
- 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 - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park - Charges apply between 06:00 - 18:00 every day
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Both platforms are step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up/Drop Off on Langbourne Road running adjacent to station.
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