Irvine to Preston by train
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Overview: trains from Irvine to Preston
Find the key information for travelling by train from Irvine to Preston, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Explore Irvine to Preston by rail
Getting ready for a trip from Irvine to Preston aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.
Train cost between Irvine and Preston: point-to-point tickets
Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from AU$50.55, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.
Cost of travel with European train passes
Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.
Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.
Departure frequency and timetable from Irvine to Preston
Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Irvine to Preston:
05:31 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).
23:18 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).
05:31 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).
23:18 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).
A train departs every 27 minutes from Irvine toward Preston.
Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 25 trains serving this route each day.
Average train travel time and distance from Irvine to Preston
On this route, the fastest trip lasts 3 hours and 5 minutes, spanning 242 kilometres in total.
How far in advance Irvine and Preston tickets go on sale
Tickets for travel between Irvine and Preston are available 5 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.
More information on train travel from Irvine to Preston
Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Preston city guide to get you started.
FAQs about the train journey from Irvine to Preston
Want to know more about your journey from Irvine to Preston? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The train journey from Irvine to Preston covers 242 kilometres in total.
The lowest price on this route is AU$50.55. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around , while those booked 7 days in advance are around .
You can start booking tickets for this route 5 and a half months in advance.
The fastest journey takes 3 hours and 5 minutes.
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