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Darlington to Preston Park by train

First train

18:01

Last train

19:32

Departure station

Darlington

Arrival station

Preston Park

Journey time

From 4h 6m

Distance

260 miles (419 km)

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway

Travelling from Darlington to Preston Park by train

Looking to travel from Darlington to Preston Park by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 4 hours 7 minutes to travel from Darlington to Preston Park by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 6 minutes though. You'll usually find 0 trains per day running along the 260 miles (419 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Preston Park, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway or Thameslink to get to Preston Park – both train companies offer modern comfortable services that will whisk you there in no time.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Darlington to Preston Park in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Darlington to Preston Park? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

What's the fastest journey time between Darlington and Preston Park by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Darlington to Preston Park is 4 hours and 6 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Darlington to Preston Park?

No, there are no direct train services from Darlington to Preston Park. Travelling from Darlington to Preston Park by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Darlington to Preston Park leave?

The first train from Darlington to Preston Park leaves at 18:01. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Darlington to Preston Park leave?

The last train from Darlington to Preston Park leaves at 19:32. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Darlington and Preston Park by train?

Trains travelling from Darlington to Preston Park cover a distance of around 260 miles (419 km) during the journey.

Looking for more information?

If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Preston Park to Darlington.

Cheap train tickets from Darlington to Preston Park

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Consider a Season Ticket

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Use your Railcard

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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