The average train between Perth and Preston takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Perth 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 3 times a day between Perth and Preston. The earliest departure is at 8:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 5:16 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Perth to Preston. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Preston station via Stirling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Perth to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
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The distance between Perth and Preston is 296.3 km. The road distance is 385 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Preston via Stirling in around 4h 41m.
