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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Inverkeithing
Cheapest price
£78
Average price
£78
Fastest journey
4 h 41 m
Average duration
4 h 41 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
256 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Inverkeithing is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Inverkeithing will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £78.
Of the 1 trains that leave Preston for Inverkeithing every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 256 km distance in an average of 4 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 41 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.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Preston to Inverkeithing
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Inverkeithing among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £41, and a train costs an average of £76.
Distance: 256 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£77 Average Price | £44 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Preston to Inverkeithing train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Inverkeithing trains for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:36 Preston | 4h42 | 09:18 Inverkeithing | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Inverkeithing
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Trains from Preston to Inverkeithing run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £76 but you can travel from only £41 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 19:49. The fastest train covers the 256 km distance in 2h 56m.
Distance 256 km |
Average train duration 4h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £76 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 56m |
First train 00:17 |
Last train 19:49 |
Train companies: first_transpennine_express, Avanti West Coast from Preston to Inverkeithing trainsfirst_transpennine_express, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Preston and Inverkeithing from £41. 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 Inverkeithing train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Inverkeithing 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 Inverkeithing, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Inverkeithing
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
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 19:30 Saturday 06:30 - 19:30 Sunday 10:10 - 17:30
- Type of shops available: News kiosk
- Car Park: Station Car Park - three car parks
- 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 both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office 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: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Room and on Platform 2. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: One is part of ticket office on platform 2 which closes with ticket office hours and one on platform 1 which closes slightly later
- 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 at the turning circle Platform 2, Boreland Road bus interchange
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