Preston to Gourock by train

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Overview: trains from Preston to Gourock

Find the key information for travelling by train from Preston to Gourock, 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 06:40 View journey
Last train 21:43 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 19m View journey
Distance (km) 280
Trains / day 34 View all
Cheapest journey CA$27.95 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 41m
Train operators 5

Taking the train from Preston to Gourock

So you’re considering going from Preston to Gourock by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Cost of train tickets between Preston and Gourock

The cheapest train tickets from Preston to Gourock start at CA$27.95. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Preston to Gourock is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Preston to Gourock departure frequency and train timetable

With 34 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 21 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:40 and the last one is at 20:53. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:40, with the last one at 21:43.

Preston to Gourock train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 280 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 3 hours and 19 minutes.

When are tickets between Preston and Gourock available for purchase?

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

Making the most of your Preston to Gourock travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Gourock.

FAQs about the train journey from Preston to Gourock

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

The train journey from Preston to Gourock covers 280 kilometres in total.

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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.