The average train between Fife and Preston takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Fife 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.
Trains run hourly between Fife and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fife is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Preston at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Fife to Preston. However, there are services departing from Fife station and arriving at Preston station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Fife to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.
Fife to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Fife to Preston train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Fife and Preston is 286.4 km. The road distance is 376 km.
You can take a train from Cupar to Preston via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 19m.