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Outbound fromScunthorpe to Preston (Lancs) by train
It takes an average of 4h 40m to travel from Scunthorpe to Preston (Lancs) by train, over a distance of around 85 miles (137 km). There are normally 22 trains per day travelling from Scunthorpe to Preston (Lancs) and tickets for this journey start from £18.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:47 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:48 | |
| Departure station | Scunthorpe | |
| Arrival station | Preston (Lancs) | |
| Journey time | From 2h 46m | |
| Distance | 85 miles (137 km) | |
| Frequency | 22 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £18.80 | |
| Train operators | TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
Taking the train from Scunthorpe to Preston (Lancs) in 2 hours 46 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Scunthorpe to Preston (Lancs)? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 40 minutes to travel the 85 miles (137 km) from Scunthorpe to Preston (Lancs) by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 46 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 22 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with London North Eastern Railway or TransPennine Express, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Scunthorpe to Preston (Lancs) in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £18.80. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Preston (Lancs) by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Scunthorpe to Preston (Lancs)
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