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Compare coach, train and flight for Preston to Perth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Preston to Perth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a flight costs an average of £156.
Distance: 296 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£95 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £214 Average Price |
4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Preston to Perth train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 02:44
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 07:01 Preston | 4h18 | 11:19 Perth | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Perth
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Trains from Preston to Perth run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £95 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Coach from £23
Distance 296 km |
Average train duration 4h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £95 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 54m |
First train 00:30 |
Last train 23:06 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £23
FAQs: Preston to Perth train
FAQs: Travel by train from Preston to Perth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Preston to Perth.
The train distance from Preston to Perth is 296 km.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Preston to Perth.
Booking trains from Preston to Perth in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Preston to Perth covers a distance of 296 km and takes approximately 3h 54m. Trains run 6 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Preston to Perth can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £95, while the average price tends to be around £95.
The first train from Preston to Perth leaves at 0:30.
The last train from Preston to Perth departs at 23:06.
Trains from Preston to Perth run approximately 6 times per day.
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Perth is by coach, costing approximately £23.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Preston to Perth.
The train station in Preston that goes to Perth is Preston station (PRE), and it arrives at Perth station (PTH).
There is no night train service from Preston to Perth.
To get from Preston to Perth, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
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Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Perth
Preston
Perth
The major train station for departures in Preston is Preston. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Preston for your trip from Preston to Perth.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
Distance to city center
1 km
Number of platforms
6Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
Dining
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps.
WC
- £0.30
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Enterprise
- Europcar
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
Public transport options for Preston
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
The major train station for arrivals in Perth is Perth. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Perth for your journey to Perth from Preston.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:45 - 19:30 Saturday 07:45 - 19:15 Sunday 08:15 - 19:15
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Travelines and PhotoMe photo booth
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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 all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 7
- 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: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located near the automatic gates at the station entrance. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Perth
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the main station entrance car park
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