How to travel from Doncaster to Preston, United Kingdom

The distance between Doncaster and Preston is around 147km (91 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Doncaster to Preston by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Preston.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £27($32)
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Drive

Drive to Preston.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance151km (94 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Doncaster and Preston

There are several options for getting from Doncaster to Preston by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £27 ($32) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £26 ($31).

The distance between Doncaster and Preston is around 147km (91 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 107km (66 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Doncaster and Preston by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Doncaster to Preston is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £26 ($31).

The cheapest way to travel between Doncaster and Preston, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £27 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Doncaster and Preston. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Doncaster to Preston. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Manchester Piccadilly. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Doncaster and Preston. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Doncaster and Preston. We recommend that you drive to Preston. instead which will take 1h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Doncaster to Preston. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Preston. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Preston is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Preston. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Doncaster and Preston. The distance is around 151km (94 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Doncaster to Preston is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £27 ($32).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Doncaster and Preston

Transport options from Doncaster to Preston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 15m
£27($32)
hourly147km (91 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
£26($31)
on demand151km (94 miles)

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Airports near Preston

The following major airports near Preston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Preston
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Preston
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Preston