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.
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 9:43 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.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Perth. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Perth station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Preston to Perth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Perth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Perth station.
Book your Preston to Perth train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Perth is 296.3 km. The road distance is 407 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Perth via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 58m.