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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Scarborough to Preston
Cheapest price
£57
Average price
£57
Fastest journey
3 h 44 m
Average duration
3 h 44 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Scarborough to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Scarborough to Preston will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £57.
Of the 1 trains that leave Scarborough 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 161 km distance in an average of 3 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 44 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 Scarborough to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Scarborough to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. 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 £20, and a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 161 km
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Why book with Omio vs Northern Rail (3)?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Northern Rail (3), but also compare tickets for the likes of first_transpennine_express to find the best option for your trip from Scarborough to Preston.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Scarborough to Preston
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Trains from Scarborough to Preston run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 161 km distance in 3h 44m.
Distance 161 km |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 44m |
First train 05:25 |
Last train 22:45 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express from Scarborough to Preston trainsNorthern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Scarborough and Preston from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Scarborough to Preston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Scarborough 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 Scarborough and Preston
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level 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 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). 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 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 3. The toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 3
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up /Drop off at the service bus stops on the main road outside of the station
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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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