Trains from Preston to Whitby

Preston to Whitby train information

• There are several train providers across the UK & Europe. By searching for your ticket using our travel search engine, you will be able to see the trains connecting Preston in England to Whitby in England as well as the train operator for this journey.
• There are 99 miles between both cities and the average train duration connecting Preston to Whitby is normally 7h57m. Travelling by train is normally the quickest solution to go to Whitby from Preston, and it's also more environmentally friendly than taking your car or using the plane.
• Depending how long in advance you buy your ticket or the day and hour of travel, the cost of the train may change.

Best prices for Preston to Whitby train tickets

Preston - Whitby prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Preston to Whitby by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Best prices for Preston to Whitby trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Preston and Whitby by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Whitby to Preston and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Preston - Whitby train tickets

The easiest way to pay less on your Preston Whitby train ticket is probably to buy a railcard. While regional railcards are available in some areas, National railcards enable you to spend less on most rail fares across the UK. Everyone is eligible to at least a certain railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

• When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several journeys. But is it really relevant when travelling from Preston to Whitby? Grab your calculator, considering:

  A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

  B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

  C = average fare for a Preston Whitby ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

  Start by dividing A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of journeys needed per year to be profitable.

  In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Preston to Whitby (one way trip).

• All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most adult fares, hence you will save 1/3 on most train tickets.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey