How to get from Preston to Edinburgh
- 248 km as the crow flies
- 16 train departures a day with TransPennine Express
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Preston to Edinburgh. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 29m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 248 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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248 km
Preston to Edinburgh: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Preston → EdinburghtrainTransPennine Express·2h 29m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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Search my dateDepartures from Preston to Edinburgh
TransPennine Express runs 16 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 21:05.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| TransPennine Expresstrain | 16 | 00:30 | 21:05 |
All departures
- 00:30
- 07:04
- 07:54
- 09:03
- 09:54
- 10:59
- 11:53
- 12:59
- 13:54
- 15:03
- 15:53
- 17:04
- 17:53
- 19:04
- 19:55
- 21:05
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
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Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Oct 7
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with TransPennine Express; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Preston to Edinburgh works
Start with a TransPennine Express train from Preston to Edinburgh, about 2h 29m. In total it's roughly €30 over 2h 29m, direct, no transfers.
Preston to Edinburgh: common questions
How long does it take to get from Preston to Edinburgh?
The most useful route takes about 2h 29m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Preston to Edinburgh?
The first train with TransPennine Express leaves at 00:30 and the last at 21:05, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Preston to Edinburgh?
16 a day with TransPennine Express, between 00:30 and 21:05.
How far is Edinburgh from Preston?
About 248 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Preston to Edinburgh cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €30. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Preston to Edinburgh?
On this route you travel with TransPennine Express.
What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Edinburgh?
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