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Compare train and coach for Darlington to Preston
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Darlington to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £93.
Distance: 113 km
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£25 Average Price Cheapest | £93 Average Price |
4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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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FAQs: Darlington to Preston
Travel to Preston 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 Darlington to Preston.
There are 2 ways to get from Darlington to Preston: train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Darlington to Preston is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £27 compared to other travel options to Preston:
Taking a coach costs £61 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £88.
The fastest way to get to Preston from Darlington is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 48 min.
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Coach takes 8 h 45 min on average.
The distance from Darlington to Preston is approximately 70 miles.
The average frequency per day from Darlington to Preston is:
- 2 coaches per day.
- 5 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Preston from Darlington as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Darlington to Preston:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Darlington to Preston:
- You can travel to Preston from Darlington by coach with National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £27 with National Express from Darlington to Preston.
- You can take a train from Darlington to Preston with LNER or first_transpennine_express. Cheap tickets can be found for £49 with first_transpennine_express from Darlington to Preston.
Yes, there are direct routes from Darlington to Preston with the following travel companies:
- You can take a direct coach with.
- You can travel directly by train with.
Direct services to Preston tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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