Discover Auchinleck to Preston by train

Planning a train adventure from Auchinleck to Preston? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train cost for travel between Auchinleck and Preston

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$216.70, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Auchinleck to Preston daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Preston on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 15 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 06:01: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 22:38: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 06:34: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:19: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 58 minutes: frequency of train departures

Auchinleck to Preston distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 216 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 2 hours and 39 minutes.

When are tickets between Auchinleck and Preston available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Auchinleck and Preston can be purchased 5 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Auchinleck to Preston by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Preston.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Auchinleck to Preston by train?

The train journey between Auchinleck and Preston covers 216 kilometres.

How much does it cost to go from Auchinleck to Preston by train?

The cheapest fare for this route is AU$216.70. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost . A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs .

How far in advance can I book my Auchinleck to Preston train tickets?

Tickets for this route become available 5 months before the travel date.

How long does the train take from Auchinleck to Preston?

The fastest travel time is 2 hours and 39 minutes.