The cheapest and fastest trains from Rosyth to Preston
Cheapest price
£62
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
3 h 1 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
257 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rosyth to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rosyth to Preston will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £62.
Of the 1 trains that leave Rosyth for Preston 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 257 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 1 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 train and coach for Rosyth to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rosyth to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 257 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£38 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 29m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Rosyth to Preston train times
The table below shows live departures for Rosyth to Preston trains for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:30 Rosyth | 4h26 | 09:56 Preston | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:28 Rosyth | 4h29 | 11:57 Preston | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:31 Rosyth | 3h44 | 14:15 Preston | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rosyth to Preston
Trains from Rosyth to Preston run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 19:55. The fastest train covers the 257 km distance in 3h 1m.
Distance 257 km |
Average train duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 1m |
First train 05:36 |
Last train 19:55 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, ScotRail from Rosyth to Preston trainsAvanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, ScotRail trains will get you between Rosyth and Preston from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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TransPennine Express
ScotRail
FAQs: Rosyth to Preston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rosyth 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 Rosyth and Preston
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Accessible to both platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 8
- 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 car park at Platform 2
- 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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