The average train between Preston and Livingston takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Livingston. 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 Livingston. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Livingston at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Livingston. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Livingston station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Preston to Livingston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Livingston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.
Book your Preston to Livingston train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Preston and Livingston is 243.7 km. The road distance is 326 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 21m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours.