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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lochgelly to Preston
Cheapest price
£83
Average price
£83
Fastest journey
3 h 19 m
Average duration
3 h 28 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
265 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lochgelly to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lochgelly to Preston will cost around £83 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £83.
To travel from Lochgelly to Preston you need to make at least one change.
Travel Information
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 £36. 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 £36, and a train costs an average of £84.
Distance: 265 km
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£95 Average Price | £36 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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Live departures
Lochgelly to Preston train times
The table below shows live departures for Lochgelly to Preston trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 07:24 Lochgelly | 3h19 | 10:43 Preston | 1 change | |
| 07:50 Lochgelly | 3h24 | 11:14 Preston | 1 change | |
| 09:09 Lochgelly | 3h35 | 12:44 Preston | 1 change | |
| 11:13 Lochgelly | 3h33 | 14:46 Preston | 1 change | |
| 13:12 Lochgelly | 3h33 | 16:45 Preston | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lochgelly to Preston
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Trains from Lochgelly to Preston run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £84 but you can travel from only £36 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 15:13. The fastest train covers the 265 km distance in 3h 6m.
Distance 265 km |
Average train duration 4h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £84 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 6m |
First train 05:36 |
Last train 15:13 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Lochgelly to Preston trainsScotRail trains will get you between Lochgelly and Preston from £36. 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
Parking
Dining
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- 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
Wifi
LockersParkingDining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
HotelLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike Parking
Car RentalInformation Desk
Luggage Carts
- 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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