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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunfermline and Preston takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. 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 42m
Duration
204 mi
Distance
£82
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Dunfermline to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Dunfermline and Preston. The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunfermline is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express9h 39m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 4m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 19m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 4m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 19m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 4m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 19m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 4m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 19m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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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
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 20m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 20m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 19m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 4m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express3h 19m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 10m • 1 change
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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 42m

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 £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 16m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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