Falkirk to Preston Trains

Falkirk to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Falkirk and Preston takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Falkirk 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.

3h 8m
Duration: 213 mi
Distance: £86
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...

3h 34m

£63–115

Falkirk to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Falkirk and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Falkirk is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Preston at 10:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:17 PM → 9:15 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
7:17 PM → 10:45 PM
3h 28m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:37 AM → 8:46 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
6:23 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:37 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 11:15 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:37 AM → 8:46 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
6:23 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:37 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 11:15 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:37 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 10:44 AM
3h • 1 change
9:23 AM → 12:45 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
10:19 AM → 1:14 PM
2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:24 AM → 12:45 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
11:23 AM → 2:44 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
12:23 PM → 3:15 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:37 AM → 8:46 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
6:23 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:37 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 11:15 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:37 AM → 8:46 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
6:23 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:37 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 6m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 11:15 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Falkirk to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Falkirk, Scotland and Preston, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Haymarket to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 16m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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