Preston to Whitby train

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Great Western Rail
Avanti West Coast
Regionale
West Midlands Trains
Deutsche Bahn
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Great Western Rail
Avanti West Coast
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Deutsche Bahn
1,000+ travel companies
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Whitby

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast trains

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.

Northern Rail (3)
11:217h11
Preston
18:32Whitby
£1081One-way
0 changes

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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£106

Average Price

£34

Average Price

Cheapest

6h 30m

Average total duration

Fastest

6h 0m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 58m

Average total duration

9h 28m

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30m

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Preston to Whitby

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Trains from Preston to Whitby run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £106 but you can travel from only £34 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 £34
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
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 £34

FAQs: Preston to Whitby train

FAQs: Travel by train from Preston to Whitby 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 Whitby.
FAQs
Booking trains from Preston to Whitby in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Preston to Whitby is 159 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Preston to Whitby can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £106, while the average price tends to be around £106.
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Whitby is by coach, costing approximately £34.
The train journey from Preston to Whitby covers a distance of 159 km and takes approximately 6h 0m. Trains run 2 per day.
The train station in Preston that goes to Whitby is Preston station (PRE), and it arrives at Whitby station (WTB).
The first train from Preston to Whitby leaves at 5:44.
The last train from Preston to Whitby departs at 16:51.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Preston to Whitby.
Trains from Preston to Whitby run approximately 2 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Preston to Whitby.
To get from Preston to Whitby, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from Preston to Whitby.

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Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Whitby

Preston
Whitby
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 Whitby.
Amenities at train station
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LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
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
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
6
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
Dining
Dining
  • Rise
  • The Olive Tree Brasserie
  • Turtle Bay
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps.
WC
WC
  • £0.30
Hotel
Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
  • Delta Hotels Preston
  • Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Enterprise
  • Europcar
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
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

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