How much does a train ticket from Preston to York cost?

The average train ticket price from Preston to York is $23. The best way to find train tickets from Preston to York is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Preston to York?

A train trip between Preston and York is around 2h 13m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 12m. This is the time it takes to travel the 68 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains are there between Preston and York?

The number of trains from Preston to York can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Preston to York by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Preston to York?

When taking the train from Preston to York, you can travel comfortably and safely with Northern, Transpennine Express.

Train Preston to York from $9

Next departures

Next departures for Preston to York on October 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:44pm	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	2h 14m	7:58pm	York	Cheapest
4:44pm	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	2h 12m	6:56pm	York	Fastest
7:44am	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	2h 13m	9:57am	York	No tags
8:44am	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	2h 13m	10:57am	York	No tags
9:44am	Preston (Lancs), Rail Station	2h 15m	11:59am	York	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Preston to York.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $20	Average Duration6h 5m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$18 - $84	Average Duration2h 13m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud 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 13 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4train per day

2h 13mAverage Duration

$18Cheapest ticket

3kgCO₂ emissions

Train Preston to York: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$23

Average train trip duration2h 13m

Number of daily trains4

Earliest train departure7:44am

Distance67 miles (108 km)

Latest train departure9:43pm

Train Companies

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.2

Transpennine Express

3.5/519 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi5

Train and bus companies in GB:RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway

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

10/02

$24

10/03

$22

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10/05

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10/06

$24

10/07

$19

10/08

$19

10/09

$19

The cheapest trip from Preston to York was searched and found on Oct 8, 2025 with a price of $19

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 $19 to $56 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 $19 which is on 2025-10-08.

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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