Train Falkirk to Preston from £91 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Falkirk and Preston takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. 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: £91
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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3h 35m

£72–139

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 Thursday, April 30, 2026

11:21 AM → 2:46 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 3:15 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
1:19 PM → 4:46 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
2:18 PM → 5:15 PM
2h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 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 → 11:14 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:37 AM → 8:45 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 10:44 AM
3h • 1 change
8:24 AM → 11:15 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
9:23 AM → 12:45 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 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 → 3:14 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 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

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Falkirk to Preston.

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Distance: 213.1 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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 £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 16m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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