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How to get to Preston from Darlington by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Darlington to Preston is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Darlington to Preston:
A coach is £3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Darlington to Preston costing on average £18.
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 35m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Darlington and Preston as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Darlington station (DAR) and arrive in Preston station (PRE).
- Coaches mostly depart from Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre) and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, LNER to go to Preston by train.
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