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Compare 3 ways to travel from Edinburgh to Preston
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Preston. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 423, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Edinburgh and Preston?
Edinburgh
- ABoots Waverley Station, Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH2 2QP, UK
- BRosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
- CEdinburgh Park, Edinburgh EH12 9FX, UK
- DEdinburgh Gateway, Edinburgh EH12 9GF, UK
- E13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to Preston by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Edinburgh to Preston?
The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Preston start from R 461. The average price for this train route is around R 1 296. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Edinburgh to Preston?
The average train journey time from Edinburgh to Preston is 2h 32m, covering a distance of 247 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 22m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the Edinburgh to Preston route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 8 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Edinburgh to Preston?
The earliest train from Edinburgh to Preston departs at 08:11. And the latest train departs at 20:14.
Which is the best train operator from Edinburgh to Preston?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Edinburgh to Preston?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Edinburgh to Preston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Edinburgh to Preston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transpennine Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Preston was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of R 374To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Edinburgh to Preston as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 374 to R 4 189 for a train ticket from Edinburgh to Preston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 826, which is on 2025-12-13.
