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Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Preston
Showing times and prices for Dec 02
Cheapest
$36
Average
$53
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
06:52AM2h23
Edinburgh Waverley09:15AMPreston
$361One-way
0 transfers
12:52PM2h23
Edinburgh Waverley03:15PMPreston
$531One-way
0 transfers
12:11PM2h35
Edinburgh Waverley02:46PMPreston
$591One-way
0 transfers
08:12AM2h33
Edinburgh Waverley10:45AMPreston
$591One-way
0 transfers
06:13AM2h33
Edinburgh Waverley08:46AMPreston
$591One-way
0 transfers
Train schedule from Edinburgh to Preston
Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday, December 2
Transpennine Express
08:12AM2h33
Edinburgh Waverley10:45AMPreston
0 transfers
Avanti West Coast
08:52AM2h23
Edinburgh Waverley11:15AMPreston
0 transfers
Avanti West Coast
10:52AM2h21
Edinburgh Waverley01:13PMPreston
0 transfers
Transpennine Express
12:11PM2h35
Edinburgh Waverley02:46PMPreston
0 transfers
Avanti West Coast
12:52PM2h23
Edinburgh Waverley03:15PMPreston
0 transfers
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Fastest train times from Edinburgh to Preston
Showing times and prices for Dec 02
Fastest Journey
2 h 21 m
Average
2 h 27 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
245 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Edinburgh for Preston every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Fastest
10:52AM2h21
Edinburgh Waverley01:13PMPreston
$671One-way
0 transfers
12:52PM2h23
Edinburgh Waverley03:15PMPreston
$531One-way
0 transfers
08:52AM2h23
Edinburgh Waverley11:15AMPreston
$671One-way
0 transfers
08:12AM2h33
Edinburgh Waverley10:45AMPreston
$591One-way
0 transfers
12:11PM2h35
Edinburgh Waverley02:46PMPreston
$591One-way
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Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Preston
 Distance | 151 miles (244 km) |
|---|---|
 Average train duration | 2 h 22 min |
 Average train ticket price | $53 (€46) |
 Train frequency | 14 a day |
 Direct train | Yes, there are 14 direct trains a day |
 Train providers | Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast or London North Eastern Railway |
Trains from Edinburgh to Preston cover the 151 miles (244 km) long route taking on average 2 h 22 min with our travel partners like Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast or London North Eastern Railway. Normally, there are 14 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $53 (€46), but the average price of train tickets is $53 (€46). Travelers depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Preston.
FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Preston
FAQs: Travel by train from Edinburgh to Preston easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Preston.
Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Preston can start from as little as $53 (€46) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Edinburgh to Preston is $53 (€46); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Edinburgh to Preston train time is 2 h 22 min covering the 151 mile (244 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Edinburgh to Preston leaves at 8: 52 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Edinburgh to Preston leaves at 11: 51 AM.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Edinburgh to Preston without having to change trains with Transpennine Express or Avanti West Coast. There are 14 direct trains from Edinburgh to Preston each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the journey from Edinburgh to Preston you can take a train with Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast or London North Eastern Railway. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services from Edinburgh to Preston on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley, which is located around 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Preston, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
A trip to Preston from Edinburgh is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 22 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Edinburgh to Preston is December.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Preston including taking a bus or flight.
Important Stations and Airports for this connection
Edinburgh
Preston
The major railway station for departures from Edinburgh is Edinburgh Waverley. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh Waverley for your journey to Preston from Edinburgh.
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Mon - Sat: 05: 00 - 23: 59 | Sun: 07: 00 - 23: 59Public transit options for Edinburgh Waverley
Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
Metro: No metro available.
Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
Metro: No metro available.
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Amenities at station
WifiParkingAccessibilityPublic transit options for Edinburgh Gateway
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stops outside the station
Amenities at station
WifiParkingAccessibilityPublic transit options for Edinburgh Park
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Platform 2 bus stop, adjacent to Herminston Gate
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