The average train between Prestonpans and Liverpool takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Prestonpans to Liverpool. 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 every 3 hours between Prestonpans and Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestonpans is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Prestonpans to Liverpool? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Prestonpans to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Prestonpans station and arriving at Liverpool station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Prestonpans to Liverpool train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Prestonpans to Liverpool train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Prestonpans to Liverpool train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Prestonpans and Liverpool is 283.4 km. The road distance is 377 km.
You can take a train from Prestonpans to Liverpool Lime Street via Edinburgh Waverley and Preston in around 4h 52m.