Train Inverness to Preston from £162 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Inverness and Preston takes 7h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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.

7h 45m
Duration: 373 mi
Distance: £162
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Inverness to Preston train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Inverness and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

12:48 PM → 7:15 PM
6h 27m • 1 change
6:52 PM → 8:46 AM
Arrives next day
13h 54m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:38 AM → 12:44 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 51m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 4:46 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 5:15 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:38 AM → 12:44 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 51m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 4:46 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 5:15 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:38 AM → 12:44 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 51m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 4:46 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 5:15 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:38 AM → 12:44 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 51m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 4:46 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 5:15 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:44 AM → 12:45 PM
6h 1m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 51m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 4:46 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 5:15 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:52 AM → 4:44 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
1:25 PM → 7:15 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
3:21 PM → 9:15 PM
5h 54m • 1 change

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