The average train between Preston and Fife takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Fife. 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 Preston and Fife. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Fife at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Fife. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Fife station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Preston to Fife train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Fife train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Cupar station.
Book your Preston to Fife train tickets online with TransPennine Express, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Fife is 286.4 km. The road distance is 372 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Cupar via Haymarket in around 3h 38m.