Preston to Edinburgh train

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Cheap train tickets from Preston to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Jan 17

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Avanti West CoastC49500Avanti West Coast+Bus+ScotrailC49500Bus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen StreetL90934
08:14AM3h52
Preston station (PRE)
12:06PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$211One-way
2 transfers
Avanti West CoastC50096Avanti West CoastC50096
09:54AM2h26
Preston station (PRE)
12:20PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$451One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastC50099Avanti West CoastC50099
11:53AM2h26
Preston station (PRE)
02:19PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$561One-way
0 transfers
Transpennine ExpressP13191Transpennine ExpressP13191
12:59PM2h38
Preston station (PRE)
03:37PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$641One-way
0 transfers
Transpennine ExpressP13185Transpennine ExpressP13185
10:59AM2h33
Preston station (PRE)
01:32PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$641One-way
0 transfers

Preston to Edinburgh train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, January 17
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
Avanti West Coast
C49500
Avanti West CoastC49500
08:14AM Preston station (PRE)3h52 12:06PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2 transfers
Transpennine Express
P13176
Transpennine ExpressP13176
09:03AM Preston station (PRE)2h34 11:37AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 transfersDirect
Avanti West Coast
C50096
Avanti West CoastC50096
09:54AM Preston station (PRE)2h26 12:20PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine Express
P13185
Transpennine ExpressP13185
10:59AM Preston station (PRE)2h33 01:32PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 transfersDirect
Avanti West Coast
C50099
Avanti West CoastC50099
11:53AM Preston station (PRE)2h26 02:19PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine Express
P13191
Transpennine ExpressP13191
12:59PM Preston station (PRE)2h38 03:37PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 transfersDirect

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Fastest train times from Preston to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Jan 17

Fastest Journey

2 h 26 m

Average

2 h 45 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

245 km

Of the 6 trains that leave Preston for Edinburgh every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Avanti West CoastC50099Avanti West CoastC50099
11:53AM2h26
Preston station (PRE)
02:19PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$561One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Avanti West CoastC50096Avanti West CoastC50096
09:54AM2h26
Preston station (PRE)
12:20PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$451One-way
0 transfers
Transpennine ExpressP13185Transpennine ExpressP13185
10:59AM2h33
Preston station (PRE)
01:32PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$641One-way
0 transfers
Transpennine ExpressP13176Transpennine ExpressP13176
09:03AM2h34
Preston station (PRE)
11:37AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$651One-way
0 transfers
Transpennine ExpressP13191Transpennine ExpressP13191
12:59PM2h38
Preston station (PRE)
03:37PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$641One-way
0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Preston to Edinburgh

Trains from Preston to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€18) but you can travel from only $11 (€10) 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 $11 (€10)
Distance
151 miles (244 km)
Average train duration
2h 36m
Cheapest ticket price
$20 (€18)
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
5
Train providers
5
Fastest train
2h 24m
First train
00:31
Last train
21:09
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 $11 (€10)

Train companies: TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and CrossCountry from Preston to Edinburgh trains

TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and CrossCountry trains will get you from Preston to Edinburgh from $17 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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.

Preston to Edinburgh train information with TransPennine Express:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 33 min
  • Cheapest Price: $25

FAQs: Trains from Preston to Edinburgh

FAQs: Travel by train from Preston to Edinburgh 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 Preston to Edinburgh.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Preston to Edinburgh can start from as little as $20 (€18) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Preston to Edinburgh is $53 (€48); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Preston to Edinburgh is 2 h 24 min   to travel the 151 mile (244 km) long trip, with around there are 6 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Preston to Edinburgh leaves at 12: 31 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Preston to Edinburgh leaves at 11: 52 PM.
Yes, there are 5 direct trains a day from Preston to Edinburgh with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper or first_transpennine_express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
For the best Preston to Edinburgh train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), Caledonian Sleeper or first_transpennine_express. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services to Edinburgh from Preston to compare what amenities they may offer.
Yes, you can take a night train from Preston to Edinburgh with Caledonian Sleeper. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.  

Passengers board the train most frequently from Preston, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Edinburgh Waverley, located 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Edinburgh from Preston is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 24 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Preston to Edinburgh by train is January.
You have options as you can travel to Edinburgh from Preston 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

Popular train stations from Preston to Edinburgh

Preston
Edinburgh
The major train station for departures in Preston is Preston. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Preston for your trip from Preston to Edinburgh.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
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AccessibilityAccessibility
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HotelHotel
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Dining
Dining
  • The Health Shack
  • EastZEast
  • Subway
  • Fat Twins
Hotel
Hotel
  • The Station Hotel
  • Holiday Inn
  • Premier Inn Preston Central
The major train station for arrivals in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Waverley. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh Waverley for your journey to Edinburgh from Preston.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
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
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.
HaymarketWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket Office
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
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
Dining
Dining
  • Sandwich Deli
  • Snax Corner
  • Keb’s
  • Masti
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
Hotel
Hotel
  • Grosvenor Gardens Hotel
  • Britannia Hotel Edinburgh
  • Brooks Hotel
  • Ardmillan Hotel
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
Public transit options for Haymarket
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station

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