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Trip Overview

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.

4h 4m
Duration
231 mi
Distance
£97
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Preston to Fife train times

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.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 23m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 22m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastCross Country3h 17m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 55m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail4h 4m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 57m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail4h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 55m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail4h 4m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 57m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail4h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 55m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail4h 4m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 57m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail4h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 55m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail4h 5m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 12m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail4h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 31m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail3h 57m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 29m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastCross Country3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 55m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail4h 4m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 57m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail4h 6m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Fife? 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 Preston to Fife.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 231.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Fife, Scotland?

You can take a train from Preston to Cupar via Haymarket in around 4h 2m.

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