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Trip Overview

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.

3h 37m
Duration
228 mi
Distance
£82
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Prestwick to Preston train times

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.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 35m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 24m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 32m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 37m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 38m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 16m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 37m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 38m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 16m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 37m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 38m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 16m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 37m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 38m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 16m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 37m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 38m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 16m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 37m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 38m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 39m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Prestwick to Preston? 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 Prestwick to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 228.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Preston via Glasgow Central in around 3h 30m.

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