Trains from Edinburgh to Preston (Lancs) from $15.68*

Trains from Edinburgh to Preston (Lancs) from $15.68*

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Edinburgh to Preston (Lancs) Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Edinburgh to Preston (Lancs)? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as $15.68, with average prices for this route around $84.12.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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08:00
Edinburgh (Waverley)
12:01
Preston (Lancs)
4h 1m, Changes requiredScotRailAvanti West Coast
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09:00
Edinburgh (Waverley)
12:59
Preston (Lancs)
3h 59m, Changes requiredScotRailAvanti West Coast
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10:13
Edinburgh (Waverley)
12:45
Preston (Lancs)
2h 32m, DirectTransPennine Express
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10:51
Edinburgh (Waverley)
13:15
Preston (Lancs)
2h 24m, DirectAvanti West Coast
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11:00
Edinburgh (Waverley)
14:58
Preston (Lancs)
3h 58m, Changes requiredScotRailAvanti West Coast
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12:12
Edinburgh (Waverley)
14:45
Paris
2h 33m, DirectTransPennine Express
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Edinburgh to Preston (Lancs) Train Route Details

The Edinburgh to Preston (Lancs) train ticket is from $15.68. The average travel time is 2h 23m, covering a distance of approximately 246 mile. There are usually 20 daily trains provided by Avanti West Coast,ScotRail,TransPennine Express. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train
First train
08:00
Last train
Last train
23:31
Departure station
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Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
2h 23m
Distance
Distance
246 mile
Price
Price
$15.68*

Edinburgh to Preston (Lancs) Train Travel Guide

Edinburgh to Preston (Lancs) Train Travel Guide

Arriving in Preston (Lancs)

With a journey time as short as 2h 23m, you can reach Preston (Lancs) from Edinburgh, with an average of 20 train per day.

Book cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Preston (Lancs)

Let's save unnecessary costs when traveling from Edinburgh to Preston (Lancs) by taking trains. The best way to find cheap train tickets is through Trip.com. We offer various discounted tips that can guide you towards a more affordable journey, such as using Railcards, Season Tickets, or Split Tickets. Explore the options below for more choices.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

How can you make your journey from Edinburgh to Preston (Lancs) cheaper? One option to consider is splitting your tickets, which can save you around an extra 30% on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from A to B, you can split the route into two sections: A to C and C to B. This often turns out to be more affordable than buying a direct ticket.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Various Railcards are available for different groups and can save you up to 1/3 on fares from Edinburgh to Preston (Lancs). You can choose the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard based on your age. Additionally, the Family & Friends Railcard or Two Together Railcard are good options for group travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, you can benefit from group travel discounts. Many train companies offer GroupSave options, which provide a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This makes traveling from Edinburgh to Preston (Lancs) more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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*Prices are dynamic and subject to change. Ticket prices vary based on time of day, route, and class. Prices shown do not include split ticket and Railcard discounts.