The cheapest and fastest trainsfrom Edinburgh to PrestonShowing times and prices for Jul 09
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$57
Fastest journey
2h 24m
Average duration
2h 29m
Trains per day
4
Distance
246 km
Edinburgh to Preston train with Avanti West Coast
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $128.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $305 Average price | $107 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration 5h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Preston:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Preston costing on average $59 (€48).
A bus is $267 (€219) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Preston costing on average $305 (€250).
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
Flight takes on average 5h 8m.
The journey is about 35m faster (3h 11m by train vs 3h 46m by car) and roughly $48 (€40) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($59 (€48) vs $107 (€88)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Edinburgh to Preston train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Preston trains for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 W84918 | On time 2:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h34 | 4:46 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 W00587 | On time 2:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h24 | 5:16 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84923 | On time 4:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h35 | 6:46 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34268 | On time 4:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h24 | 7:16 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 10 | |||||
| W84901 | 8:12 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h32 | 10:44 AM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33933 | 8:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h23 | 11:15 AM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84907 | 10:11 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h34 | 12:45 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34060 | 10:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h23 | 1:15 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84912 | 12:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h34 | 2:46 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W34124 | 12:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h23 | 3:15 PM Preston station (PRE) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Preston
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh to Preston run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 22:50. The fastest train covers the 152 miles (245 km) distance in 2h 23m.
Distance 152 miles (245 km) |
Average train duration 3h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 23m |
First train 4:30 AM |
Last train 10:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express from Edinburgh to Preston trainsAvanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Edinburgh and Preston from $16 (€13). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Transpennine Express
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Caledonian Sleeper
TransPennine Express
FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Preston
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Preston by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Preston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Preston
Most Edinburgh to Preston trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Preston station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Preston train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Edinburgh Park from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Park is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh Park train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Edinburgh Park.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Park.
Tickets and information
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Park: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Preston station do trains from Edinburgh arrive at?
Getting to Preston from Preston city centre
Preston is 1 km from Preston city centre. Public transport options include:
Preston train station facilities and services
Preston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Rise, The Olive Tree Brasserie, Turtle Bay
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Preston. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Preston. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Preston: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Preston: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Preston: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Preston - South, Delta Hotels Preston, Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel.
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