Train Preston to Dunfermline from £88 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Dunfermline takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Dunfermline. 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 41m
Duration: 204 mi
Distance: £88
Average price: Hourly
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Preston to Dunfermline train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Dunfermline. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Dunfermline at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

7:54 AM → 11:15 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 1:20 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 2:22 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:23 AM
3h 19m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 27m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 12:19 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 1:21 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

11:08 AM → 2:32 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 3:27 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
1:05 PM → 4:28 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 5:25 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:17 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 11:15 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 1:20 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Dunfermline? 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.

Map of how to get from Preston to Dunfermline.

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Distance: 204.3 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 21m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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