Explore Preston to Paisley by train

Thinking about travelling from Preston to Paisley by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost for travel between Preston and Paisley

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$42.34, 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.

Preston to Paisley departure timetable

On this route, 48 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Preston at 05:40 and the last leaving at 22:03 during the week.

For weekend travel to Paisley, the earliest departure is at 06:40 and the last one is at 21:42. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 12 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Preston to Paisley

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 41 minutes, spanning 257 kilometres in total.

When do tickets between Preston and Paisley go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Preston and Paisley 5 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Further insights on trains from Preston to Paisley

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Paisley city guide.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Preston to Paisley by train?

The train journey between Preston and Paisley spans 257 kilometres.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Preston to Paisley?

The cheapest ticket for this journey starts at AU$42.34. Tickets booked 30 days in advance typically cost around . If booked 7 days in advance, the price is typically .

When are tickets available for booking for travel from Preston to Paisley by train?

You can purchase tickets for this journey 5 months ahead of the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Preston to Paisley by train?

The fastest journey time is 2 hours and 41 minutes.