The average train between Edinburgh and Preston takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and Preston. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Preston at 10:44 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Preston station. Services depart hourly, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 29m.
Edinburgh to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Edinburgh to Preston train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Edinburgh and Preston is 245.5 km. The road distance is 306 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Two other operators also service this route.
