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Compare 2 ways to go from Preston to York.

Average Price$14 - $24Average Duration5h 55m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$23 - $72Average Duration2h 15m
3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Preston to York

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach York. The journey takes about 2 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day
2h 15mAverage Duration
$23Cheapest ticket
3kgCO₂ emissions

Train Preston to York: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$31
Average train trip duration2h 15m
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure7:44am
Distance67 miles (108 km)
Latest train departure8:44pm

Preston to York Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/30
$29
05/01
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Today
$22
05/03
$25
05/04
$22
05/05
$22
05/06
$25
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Preston to York was searched and found on May 5, 2025 with a price of $22

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Preston to York, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $22 to $70 for a train ticket from Preston to York based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-05-05.

Usually RDG_FIRST_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.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Preston and York is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in York.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to York you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Preston and York, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Preston to York while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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