The average train between Prestwick and Preston takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is an hourly train service from Prestwick to Preston. 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 Prestwick and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestwick is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Preston. However, there are services departing from Prestwick station and arriving at Preston station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Prestwick to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestwick Town station.
Prestwick to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Prestwick to Preston train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Prestwick and Preston is 228.7 km. The road distance is 367 km.
You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Preston via Glasgow Central in around 3h 30m.