The train between Elgin and Preston takes 7h 7m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Elgin 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 6 times a week between Elgin and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elgin is at 5:37 AM which arrives into Preston at 12:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Preston. However, there are services departing from Elgin station and arriving at Preston station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
Elgin to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Elgin station.
Elgin to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Elgin to Preston train tickets online with ScotRail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Elgin and Preston is 433.9 km. The road distance is 625 km.
You can take a train from Elgin to Preston via Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 10m.