The average train between Livingston and Preston takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Livingston 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 Livingston and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Livingston is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Preston at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Livingston to Preston. However, there are services departing from Livingston station and arriving at Preston station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Livingston to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
Livingston to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Livingston to Preston train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Livingston and Preston is 243.7 km. The road distance is 326 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Haymarket to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 19m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours.