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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Kilmarnock
Cheapest price
£90
Average price
£140
Fastest journey
2 h 58 m
Average duration
3 h 6 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
235 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Kilmarnock is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Kilmarnock will cost around £140 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £90.
To travel from Preston to Kilmarnock you need to make at least one change.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Preston to Kilmarnock
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Kilmarnock among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £89.
Distance: 235 km
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£161 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Preston to Kilmarnock train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Kilmarnock trains for today, Tuesday 16 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:44 Preston | 3h13 | 09:57 Kilmarnock | 1 change | |
| 08:14 Preston | 3h37 | 11:51 Kilmarnock | 1 change | |
| 08:54 Preston | 3h26 | 12:20 Kilmarnock | 1 change | |
| 09:41 Preston | 3h09 | 12:50 Kilmarnock | 1 change | |
| 10:41 Preston | 3h13 | 13:54 Kilmarnock | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Kilmarnock
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Trains from Preston to Kilmarnock run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £89 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:22, the last at 19:41. The fastest train covers the 235 km distance in 2h 58m.
Distance 235 km |
Average train duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £89 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 58m |
First train 05:22 |
Last train 19:41 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express from Preston to Kilmarnock trainsAvanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Preston and Kilmarnock from £26. 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 Kilmarnock train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Kilmarnock
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
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 23:35 Saturday 06:30 - 23:35 Sunday 10:15 - 23:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. Level to platforms 1,2&3 underpass with lifts connecting platform 4. 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
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in Booking Hall. The toilet facilities are only available during Ticket Office opening hours. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- 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, accessed via Langlands Brae
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