Ardrossan to Preston Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ardrossan and Preston takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Ardrossan to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 56m
Duration: 221 mi
Distance: £79
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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3h 34m

£52–119

Ardrossan to Preston train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Ardrossan and Preston. The earliest departure is at 7:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ardrossan is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

1:51 PM → 5:45 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
2:51 PM → 6:15 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
3:51 PM → 7:47 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
4:51 PM → 8:57 PM
4h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:51 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 12:57 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
10:51 AM → 2:16 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 3:46 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:37 AM → 12:59 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
12:37 PM → 3:56 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
3:04 PM → 6:14 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
6:02 PM → 9:29 PM
3h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:51 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 12:56 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
10:51 AM → 2:16 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 3:46 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:51 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 12:56 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
10:51 AM → 2:16 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 3:46 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:51 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 12:56 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
10:51 AM → 2:16 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 3:46 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

7:51 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 12:56 PM
3h 23m • 1 change
10:51 AM → 2:16 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 3:46 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ardrossan to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.