Edinburgh to Preston train
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Train schedule from Edinburgh to Preston
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Fastest train times from Edinburgh to Preston
Fastest Journey
2 h 23 m
Average
2 h 28 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
245 km
Of the 8 trains that leave Edinburgh for Preston every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the 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 | $54 (€50) |
 | Train frequency | 14 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 14 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper or TransPennine Express Service |
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 Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper or TransPennine Express Service. Normally, there are 14 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $53 (€49), but the average price of train tickets is $54 (€50). Travelers depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Preston.
Train providers: CrossCountry and First TransPennine Express 3 from Edinburgh to Preston trains
For as little as $53 (€49) you can travel by train to Preston from Edinburgh with CrossCountry and First TransPennine Express 3. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train to Preston from Edinburgh you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
Are you making plans to travel between Edinburgh and Preston? Why not take a train with CrossCountry? Omio can show you current CrossCountry train times, tickets, travel information (such as baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard) and prices so you can find the best deals on Edinburgh to Preston trains all in one place. On the CrossCountry train, you can expect to travel 151 miles (244 km) to Preston from Edinburgh. If you use the Omio app to search for trains between Edinburgh and Preston, you can quickly see if the CrossCountry ticket is a mobile ticket, making it easy for you to go paperless when taking a train. Once you have found your perfect one-way CrossCountry train from Edinburgh to Preston, book your cheap train tickets online on Omio or in the Omio app quickly and easily so you can spend the rest of your time enjoying your upcoming trip!
Looking to travel by train from Edinburgh to Preston? Omio can help you find that perfect trip with First TransPennine Express 3. Check Omio to see current First TransPennine Express 3 train schedules, tickets, travel information and prices for the best deals on the Edinburgh to Preston train and book First TransPennine Express 3 tickets online quickly and easily. When taking a train from Edinburgh to Preston, you can expect to travel 151 miles (244 km) one-way with First TransPennine Express 3. If you search for trains to Preston from Edinburgh in the Omio app, you can check if the First TransPennine Express 3 ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when traveling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the train station. Whether you’re looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest train with First TransPennine Express 3, we do the work for you to get you safely to Preston from Edinburgh. Book that perfect Edinburgh to Preston train now with Omio and enjoy a smooth and comfortable journey with First TransPennine Express 3!
Edinburgh to Preston train information with First TransPennine Express 3:
- Average Duration: 2 h 31 min
- First TransPennine Express 3 frequency: 5 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Edinburgh to Preston
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Preston.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this journey, Edinburgh Waverley, located approximately 0.4 miles (659 m) from the city center of Edinburgh. The most popular arrival train station in Preston, called Preston, is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from its city center.
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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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