Edinburgh to Preston train with TransPennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Preston

Showing times and prices for Jun 19

Cheapest price

$37

Average price

$63

Fastest journey

2 h 22 m

Average duration

2 h 27 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

245 km

Cheap tickets

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.

The average ticket from Edinburgh to Preston will cost around $63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Edinburgh for Preston on Thu, Jun 19, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 245 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 22 m .

On Thu, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 2 h 34 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Avanti West CoastW10455
06:52AM2h23
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
09:15AMPreston station (PRE)
$371One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastW10460
08:52AM2h22
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
11:14AMPreston station (PRE)
$431One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastW10464
10:52AM2h22
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
01:14PMPreston station (PRE)
$591One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressC26565
10:11AM2h34
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
12:45PMPreston station (PRE)
$781One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressC26570
08:12AM2h32
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
10:44AMPreston station (PRE)
$821One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus 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 €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.

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Bus

€38

Average price

€23

Average price

Cheapest

3h 20m

Average duration

Fastest

2h 50m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

7h 1m

Average duration

6h 31m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Direct Options

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Edinburgh to Preston train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday, June 18
Last updated at 9:04 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
transpennine_expressC26565
On time
9:11 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h34
11:45 AM Preston station (PRE)
0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coastW10464
On time
9:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h22
12:14 PM Preston station (PRE)
0 transfersDirect
Thursday, June 19
transpennine_expressC26575
On time
5:12 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h34
7:46 AM Preston station (PRE)
0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coastW10455
On time
5:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h23
8:15 AM Preston station (PRE)
0 transfersDirect
transpennine_expressC26570
On time
7:12 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h32
9:44 AM Preston station (PRE)
0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coastW10460
On time
7:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h22
10:14 AM Preston station (PRE)
0 transfersDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Edinburgh to Preston?

The best time to book your train from Edinburgh to Preston is 63 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Edinburgh to Preston route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Edinburgh to Preston per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Edinburgh to Preston.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Preston

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Trains from Edinburgh to Preston run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $13 (€11) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $13 (€11)
Distance
151 miles (244 km)
Average train duration
2h 50m
Cheapest ticket price
$23 (€19)
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
2h 22m
First train
05:48
Last train
20:14
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $13 (€11)

Train providers: TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and East Coast from Edinburgh to Preston trains

Buy your official TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and East Coast train tickets from Edinburgh to Preston from $17 (€14) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable journey.

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Edinburgh to Preston train information with TransPennine Express:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 32 min
  • Cheapest Price: $33

FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Preston

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Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Preston

Edinburgh
Preston
The major train station for departures in Edinburgh is Haymarket. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Haymarket for your trip from Edinburgh to Preston.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
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HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transit options for Haymarket
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
Amenities at train station
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ParkingParking
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LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
Lockers
  • You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
Dining
Dining
  • Bagel Factory
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Costa Coffee
  • JD Wetherspoon
  • The Pasty Shop
  • The Beer House
  • M&S
  • Pret a Manger
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
  • Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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.
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
Hotel
Hotel
  • Old Waverley Hotel
  • Jurys Inn Edinburgh
  • The Scotsman Hotel
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information booths are located on the concourse.
Public 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.
The major train station for arrivals in Preston is Preston. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Preston for your journey to Preston from Edinburgh.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
  • 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
  • 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
6
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
Dining
Dining
  • Rise
  • The Olive Tree Brasserie
  • Turtle Bay
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps.
WC
WC
  • £0.30
Hotel
Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
  • Delta Hotels Preston
  • Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Enterprise
  • Europcar
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
  • Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
Public transit options for Preston
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services

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