Train Perth to Preston from £112 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Perth and Preston takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 10m
Duration: 253 mi
Distance: £112
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

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4h 8m

£73–169

Perth to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Perth and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

6:34 PM → 10:36 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
10:23 PM → 3:06 AM
Arrives next day
4h 42m • 1 change
10:46 PM → 6:54 AM
Arrives next day
8h 8m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

5:16 AM → 9:47 AM
4h 31m • 1 change
6:14 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 10:56 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

5:16 AM → 9:47 AM
4h 31m • 1 change
6:14 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 10:56 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

5:16 AM → 9:47 AM
4h 31m • 1 change
6:14 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 43m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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