Inverness to Preston Trains

Inverness to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Inverness and Preston takes 7h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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.

7h 45m
Duration: 373 mi
Distance: £161
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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6h 23m

£118–227

Inverness to Preston train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Inverness and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Preston at 12:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:38 AM → 12:44 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 51m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 4:46 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 5:15 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:38 AM → 12:44 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 51m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 4:46 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 5:15 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:38 AM → 12:44 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 51m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 4:46 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 5:15 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:38 AM → 12:44 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 51m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 4:46 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 5:15 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:38 AM → 12:44 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 51m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 4:46 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 5:15 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:44 AM → 12:45 PM
6h 1m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 51m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 4:46 PM
7h 4m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 5:15 PM
6h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:52 AM → 4:44 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
1:25 PM → 7:15 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
3:21 PM → 9:15 PM
5h 54m • 1 change

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Want to know about travelling from Inverness 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.

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Inverness to Preston train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:38 AM → 12:44 PM

7:55 AM → 2:46 PM

9:42 AM → 4:46 PM

10:50 AM → 5:15 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:38 AM → 12:44 PM

7:55 AM → 2:46 PM

9:42 AM → 4:46 PM

10:50 AM → 5:15 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:38 AM → 12:44 PM

7:55 AM → 2:46 PM

9:42 AM → 4:46 PM

10:50 AM → 5:15 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:38 AM → 12:44 PM

7:55 AM → 2:46 PM

9:42 AM → 4:46 PM

10:50 AM → 5:15 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:38 AM → 12:44 PM

7:55 AM → 2:46 PM

9:42 AM → 4:46 PM

10:50 AM → 5:15 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:44 AM → 12:45 PM

7:55 AM → 2:46 PM

9:42 AM → 4:46 PM

10:50 AM → 5:15 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:52 AM → 4:44 PM

1:25 PM → 7:15 PM

3:21 PM → 9:15 PM

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