Preston to Perth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Perth takes 4h 1m 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 1m
Duration: 253 mi
Distance: £94
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

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3h 57m

£67–140

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 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:36 AM → 9:37 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 52m • 1 change
8:38 AM → 12:18 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 12:36 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

11:00 AM → 2:48 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
11:42 AM → 3:44 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
12:05 PM → 3:50 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 4:45 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

3:53 AM → 8:38 AM
4h 45m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 9:45 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 52m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

3:50 AM → 8:38 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 9:45 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 52m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

3:50 AM → 8:38 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 9:45 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 52m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

3:50 AM → 8:38 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 9:45 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 52m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

3:50 AM → 8:38 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
5:36 AM → 9:45 AM
4h 9m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 52m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 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.