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Trains from Darlington (DAR) to Preston (Lancs)

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32

train journeys
per day

70

miles (113 kms)

2hrs 50 mins

fastest journey

04:56 / 00:15

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Darlington (DAR) to Preston (Lancs)

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On a typical weekday there are 32 scheduled rail journeys between Darlington and Preston (Lancs) , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 32 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Darlington to Preston (Lancs) is approximately 70 miles (113 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 15 mins.

London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Darlington and Preston (Lancs).

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Darlington to Preston (Lancs). The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 50 mins.

Journeys from Darlington to Preston (Lancs) Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    04:56
    3 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    08:28
    Darlington
    Preston (Lancs)
    Darlington to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:17
    3 hrs 27 mins 1 change
    08:44
    Darlington
    Preston (Lancs)
    Darlington to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:10
    3 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    09:24
    Darlington
    Preston (Lancs)
    Darlington to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:31
    3 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    09:38
    Darlington
    Preston (Lancs)
    Darlington to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:18
    3 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    10:26
    Darlington
    Preston (Lancs)
    Darlington to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:32
    3 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    10:38
    Darlington
    Preston (Lancs)
    Darlington to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:18
    3 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    11:25
    Darlington
    Preston (Lancs)
    Darlington to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:31
    3 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    11:38
    Darlington
    Preston (Lancs)
    Darlington to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:17
    3 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    12:25
    Darlington
    Preston (Lancs)
    Darlington to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:27
    3 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    12:38
    Darlington
    Preston (Lancs)
    Darlington to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:18
    3 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    13:25
    Darlington
    Preston (Lancs)
    Darlington to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:28
    3 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    13:38
    Darlington
    Preston (Lancs)
    Darlington to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:17
    3 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    14:25
    Darlington
    Preston (Lancs)
    Darlington to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:28
    3 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    14:38
    Darlington
    Preston (Lancs)
    Darlington to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:18
    3 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    15:25
    Darlington
    Preston (Lancs)
    Darlington to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:28
    3 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    15:38
    Darlington
    Preston (Lancs)
    Darlington to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:17
    3 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    16:25
    Darlington
    Preston (Lancs)
    Darlington to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:27
    3 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    16:38
    Darlington
    Preston (Lancs)
    Darlington to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:17
    3 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    17:28
    Darlington
    Preston (Lancs)
    Darlington to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:29
    3 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    17:38
    Darlington
    Preston (Lancs)
    Darlington to Preston (Lancs)

About Darlington Station

Station name Darlington (DAR)
Address Darlington station, Bank Top, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4AA
Managed by GR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 19:00
Saturday 07:00 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Preston (Lancs) Station

Station name Preston (Lancs) (PRE)
Address Preston station, Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8AP
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 22:00
Saturday 04:45 - 21:00
Sunday 08:00 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Darlington and Preston (Lancs)

The travel time between Darlington and Preston (Lancs) by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 15 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 50 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Darlington and Preston (Lancs) vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 32 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:56, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:15.

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Amenities on trains between Darlington and Preston (Lancs) can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Darlington & Preston (Lancs). owever, there are 32 possible journeys which require a change.

London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Darlington and Preston (Lancs).

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Darlington and Preston (Lancs), but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.