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Compare coach and train for Lochgelly to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lochgelly to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £82.
Distance: 265 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£92 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lochgelly to Preston
Trains from Lochgelly to Preston run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £82 but you can travel from only £35 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:09, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 265 km distance in 3h 6m.
Distance 265 km |
Average train duration 4h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £82 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 6m |
First train 7:09 |
Last train 23:36 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Lochgelly to Preston trainsScotRail trains will get you between Lochgelly and Preston from £35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lochgelly to Preston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lochgelly to Preston by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Preston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lochgelly and Preston
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the main road at the foot of the car park
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.30
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
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