The average train between Preston and Largs takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Largs. 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 hourly between Preston and Largs. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Largs at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Largs. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Largs station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Preston to Largs train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Largs train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Largs station.
Book your Preston to Largs train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Largs is 265.2 km. The road distance is 374 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Largs via Glasgow Central in around 4h 2m.