Train Preston to Falkirk from £91 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Falkirk takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Falkirk. 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 13m
Duration: 213 mi
Distance: £91
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Preston to Falkirk train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Falkirk. 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 Falkirk at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

10:59 AM → 2:09 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 3:06 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
12:59 PM → 4:09 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 4:59 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 11:10 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:07 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 11:10 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 12:09 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 1:08 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

11:08 AM → 2:11 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 3:10 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
1:05 PM → 4:09 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 5:01 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:08 AM
3h 4m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Falkirk? 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 Falkirk.

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Distance: 213 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Falkirk, 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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