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Prestonpans to Liverpool trains

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The average train between Prestonpans and Liverpool takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Prestonpans to Liverpool. 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 48m
Duration
234 mi
Distance
£83
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 52m
£54–137

Prestonpans to Liverpool train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Prestonpans and Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestonpans is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 20m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited8h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 10m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 7m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 10m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 7m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 10m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 7m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 10m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 7m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 58m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express4h 11m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 10m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 28m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 26m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Prestonpans to Liverpool? 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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  • Distance: 234.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Prestonpans, Scotland and Liverpool, England?

You can take a train from Prestonpans to Liverpool Lime Street via Edinburgh Waverley and Preston in around 4h 52m.

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