Barrhead to Preston by train

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Overview: trains from Barrhead to Preston

Find the key information for travelling by train from Barrhead 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.

First train 05:46 View journey
Last train 23:22 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 51m View journey
Distance (km) 252
Trains / day 31 View all
Cheapest journey CA$106.60 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 18m
Train operators 7

Explore Barrhead to Preston by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Barrhead 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 ticket cost for journeys between Barrhead and Preston

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically CA$106.60, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Train times for travel between Barrhead and Preston

If you are taking the train from Barrhead to Preston, you will have 31 trains each day (with a departure every 33 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 05:46. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:22. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:46, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:21.

Barrhead to Preston train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 252 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Booking time frame: Barrhead to Preston trains

Tickets for travel to Preston along this route are available for purchase 4 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Additional information on train travel from Barrhead to Preston

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Preston city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Barrhead to Preston

Want to know more about your journey from Barrhead to Preston? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Barrhead and Preston by train is 252 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.