Stirling to Preston by train

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Overview: trains from Stirling to Preston

Find the key information for travelling by train from Stirling 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 05:26 View journey
Last train 23:10 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 4m View journey
Distance (km) 274
Trains / day 71 View all
Cheapest journey €31.28 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 29m
Train operators 13

Stirling to Preston train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Stirling to Preston by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Stirling to Preston take around 3 hours and 4 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 274 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Stirling is scheduled to depart at around  05:26. The last departure is usually at around 19:09 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Stirling at around 05:30, with the last train leaving at around 23:10. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 71 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 9 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €31.28.

We think any time is a great time to visit Preston, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Preston.

Is there a direct train from Stirling to Preston?

The journey between Stirling and Preston usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Stirling to Preston every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Stirling to Preston?

The Stirling to Preston train travel takes about 3 hours and 4 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Stirling to Preston train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Preston leaving Stirling at around 05:26 and the last train leaving at around 19:09 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Stirling at around 05:30, with the final departure at 23:10.

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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.