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Preston to Perth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Perth takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Perth. 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 4m
Duration
253 mi
Distance
£94
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
3h 58m
£68–142

Preston to Perth train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Perth. The earliest departure is at 3:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Perth at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail14h 3m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 47m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail4h 1m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 44m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRail4h 45m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 9m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 52m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRail4h 48m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 9m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 52m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 35m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Perth? 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 Perth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 252.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Perth via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 58m.

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