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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | York | Preston (Lancs), Rail Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | York | Preston (Lancs), Rail Station | Fastest | ||||
| Train | York | Preston (Lancs), Rail Station | No tags | ||||
 | Train | York | Preston (Lancs), Rail Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | York | Preston (Lancs), Rail Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from York to Preston
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Preston. The journey takes about 2 hours 16 minutes and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from York to Preston by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from York to Preston?
The cheapest train tickets from York to Preston start from £17. The average price for this train route is around £28. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from York to Preston?
The average train journey time from York to Preston is 2h 16m, covering a distance of 68 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 14m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators serve the York to Preston route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day, including services from Northern, Transpennine Express.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from York to Preston?
The earliest train from York to Preston departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 20:23.
Which is the best train operator from York to Preston?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Northern, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from York to Preston?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from York to Preston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Northern, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from York to Preston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from York to Preston was searched and found on 8 Dec 2025 with a price of £16To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from York to Preston as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £16 to £61 for a train ticket from York to Preston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £16, which is on 2025-12-13.
Usually Transpennine Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
