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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunfermline and Preston takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Dunfermline 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 35m
Duration
204 mi
Distance
£82
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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3h 36m
£61–120

Dunfermline to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Dunfermline and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunfermline is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 18m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailTransPennine Express8h 52m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 4m • 1 change

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast2h 49m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 4m • 1 change

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast2h 49m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 4m • 1 change

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast2h 49m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 4m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 20m • 1 change

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 11m • 1 change

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 13m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dunfermline 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.

Map of how to get from Dunfermline to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 204.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Dunfermline, Scotland and Preston, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Haymarket to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 17m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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