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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to East Kilbride
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
3 h 48 m
Average duration
4 h 4 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to East Kilbride is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to East Kilbride will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 2 trains that leave Preston for East Kilbride every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 241 km distance in an average of 4 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Live departures
Preston to East Kilbride train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to East Kilbride trains for today, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 09:54 Preston | 3h27 | 13:21 East Kilbride | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:42 Preston | 3h39 | 14:21 East Kilbride | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 10 November | |||||
| 04:36 Preston | 3h48 | 08:24 East Kilbride | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to East Kilbride
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Trains from Preston to East Kilbride run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 19:41. The fastest train covers the 241 km distance in 3h 43m.
Distance 241 km |
Average train duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 3h 43m |
First train 05:47 |
Last train 19:41 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Preston to East Kilbride trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Preston and East Kilbride from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Preston to East Kilbride train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and East Kilbride
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information 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
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibility
LoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Type of shops available: Key Store Express
- Car Park: Local Authority
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform Blue Badge parking bays: 6
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- 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 station car park, Eaglesham Road
WifiShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 23:25 Saturday 07:00 - 23:25 Sunday 09:40 - 17:20
- Type of shops available: News kiosk
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 14
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: As part of our COVID-19 reponse, the toilets are opened upon request. The toilets are located on Platform 1. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office / station building
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- 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 station car park, Torrance Road
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