Travel Information between Preston and Middlesbrough
| 81 miles (131 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $25 - $29 | |
| Bus • $25 (€23) • 7 h 20 min | |
| Train • $29 (€26) • 3 h 35 min | |
| National Express or TransPennine Express |
Travel 81 miles (131 km) by train or bus from Preston to Middlesbrough. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or TransPennine Express among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Preston to Middlesbrough.
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How to get from Preston to Middlesbrough by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Preston to Middlesbrough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Preston to Middlesbrough

You can get from Preston to Middlesbrough 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Preston to Middlesbrough is a bus with an average price of $25 (€23).
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Middlesbrough:
Taking a bus costs $4 (€3) less than taking a train, which costs on average $29 (€26) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Middlesbrough from Preston is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 35 min.
Other travel options to Middlesbrough take longer:
Bus takes on average 7 h 20 min.
Middlesbrough is approximately 81 miles (131 km) away from Preston.
The average frequency per day from Preston to Middlesbrough is:
- 2 buses a day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Preston to Middlesbrough as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Preston to Middlesbrough:
The following travel companies offer services from Preston to Middlesbrough:
- Travel with National Express for buses to Middlesbrough. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Preston to Middlesbrough tickets on Omio for $25 (€23).
- Travel with TransPennine Express or Northern Rail (3) for trains to Middlesbrough. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Northern Rail (3) Preston to Middlesbrough tickets on Omio for $29 (€26).
Yes, there are direct routes from Preston to Middlesbrough with the following travel companies:
- You can travel directly by bus with.
- You can book a direct train with.
Direct services to Middlesbrough tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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