How to get from Edinburgh to Preston
- 248 km as the crow flies
- 16 train departures a day with TransPennine Express
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Edinburgh to Preston: train. The two cities are about 248 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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248 km
Edinburgh to Preston: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Edinburgh → PrestontrainTransPennine Express·2h 32m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Edinburgh to Preston
TransPennine Express runs 16 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:12 and the last at 23:09.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| TransPennine Expresstrain | 16 | 06:12 | 23:09 |
All departures
- 06:12
- 06:52
- 08:12
- 08:52
- 10:11
- 10:52
- 12:12
- 12:52
- 14:12
- 14:52
- 16:11
- 16:52
- 18:12
- 18:52
- 20:12
- 23:09
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with TransPennine Express; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Edinburgh to Preston works
Start with a TransPennine Express train from Edinburgh to Preston, about 2h 32m. In total it's roughly €30 over 2h 32m, direct, no transfers.
Edinburgh to Preston: common questions
When is the first train from Edinburgh to Preston?
The first train with TransPennine Express leaves at 06:12 and the last at 23:09, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Edinburgh to Preston?
16 a day with TransPennine Express, between 06:12 and 23:09.
How far is Preston from Edinburgh?
About 248 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Edinburgh to Preston?
On this route you travel with TransPennine Express.
What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Preston?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: TransPennine Express
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026