The average train between Dunblane and Preston takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Dunblane to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Dunblane and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunblane is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Preston at 10:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dunblane to Preston. However, there are services departing from Dunblane station and arriving at Preston station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Dunblane to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dunblane station.
Dunblane to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Dunblane to Preston train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Dunblane and Preston is 281.4 km. The road distance is 368 km.
You can take a train from Dunblane to Preston via Haymarket in around 4h.