Rome2Rio

Edinburgh to Preston bus Station trains

Find Transport to Preston bus Station

View schedule
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Preston bus Station takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Preston bus Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 29m
Duration
191 mi
Distance
£65
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Edinburgh to Preston bus Station train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Preston bus Station. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Preston bus Station at 10:46 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 2h 49m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 34m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 24m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 31m • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 2h 49m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 34m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 24m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 31m • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 2h 49m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 32m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 23m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 33m • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 2h 32m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 24m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 32m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 24m • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 2h 50m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 34m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 24m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 31m • Direct
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

  •  → 

    train train 2h 49m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 34m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 24m • Direct
  •  → 

    train train 2h 31m • Direct
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Preston bus Station? 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 Edinburgh to Preston bus Station.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 190.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Preston bus Station, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Two other operators also service this route.

Operators