Train Stirling to Preston from £85 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Stirling and Preston takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is an hourly train service from Stirling 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 23m
Duration: 220 mi
Distance: £85
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

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3h 32m

£53–143

Stirling to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Stirling and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stirling is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

9:55 AM → 12:56 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
10:25 AM → 1:46 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
10:55 AM → 1:57 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
11:22 AM → 2:40 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:50 AM → 8:57 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 9:49 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
6:57 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:50 AM → 8:57 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
6:29 AM → 9:47 AM
3h 18m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 10:50 AM
3h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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