Edinburgh to Preston (Lancs) Train Tickets & Timetables

Edinburgh to Preston (Lancs)by train on average takes 2 hrs 29 mins

Edinburgh to Preston (Lancs) one way only

Cheapest Advance Single from £33.50

* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance

Quick Links

Route info - Did you know!

Trains depart every 59 minutes
First train leaves Edinburgh at 06:12
Last train leaves Edinburgh at 20:12

Book your tickets

Edinburgh to Preston (Lancs) train times

| Last updated: {{journey_data.updated}}

	Departs	Arrives	Train	Duration
	{{train.departs}} {{train.origin_name}} {{train.status}}	{{train.arrives}} {{train.destination_name}} {{train.status}}	{{train.ticket_type}}, {{train.operator}}	{{train.duration}}, {{train.changes}}

Station Message

LNER first class lounge

The LNER First Class lounge at Edinburgh is closed until further notice due to maintenance work.

Edinburgh facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for NR
Luggage
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.left-baggage.co.uk/index/locations
  
  0131 516 9834
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Excess Baggage Company
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- First Class Lounge
  Located: the LNER lounge is opposite platform 4.
  Tickets Accepted in London North Eastern Railway First Class Lounge:
  - Fully inter-available First Class Season Ticket (i.e. tickets not specific to one train company)
  - Any First Class Anytime ticket valid for travel on the London North Eastern Railway route
  - Any London North Eastern Railway First Class packages
  - First Advance (routed LNER & connections)
  - LNER First Class Reader Offer (routed LNER & connections)
  - LNER First Class Flat Fare (routed LNER & connections)
  - LNER Rewards First Class Leisure Single (routed LNER & connections)
  - LNER Self-Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER & connections)
  - Inclusive Tour Tickets (eg. Superbreak)
  - Weekend First
  - Caledonian Sleeper First Class
  Restricted tickets: All First Class tickets valid only on other train operators.
  Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all LNER First Class Lounges.
  Facilities: Toilets, meeting rooms, TV, newspapers, screens with updated train information, telephone.
  Refreshments: Our first class lounges offer a selection of complimentary refreshments such as tea, coffee, water and various crisps and biscuits. Other items are also available to purchase through Lets Eat at Your Seat by scanning the QR code at your table taking you to the LEAYS portal where you will be able to purchase additional items.
  Wi-Fi: Yes
  Showers: Accessible showers are currently unavailable due to refurbishment.
- Seated Area
  
  No
- Waiting Room
  
  Yes
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Station concourse
- Toilets
  
  Yes
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
  
  Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
- Post Box
  
  Yes
  
  Located on the concourse
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
  
  Located on concourse Located by the ticket office
- Bureau De Change
  
  Yes
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Rail replacement locations
  
  ScotRail bus replacements:
  Pick up / drop off: Waterloo Place - What3Words
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  At entrance to Public Toilets
Wifi
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  0330 024 0215
- Operator Name
  
  Excess Baggage Company
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
  Yes - from information point
  Yes - from ticket office
- Information Services Open
  
  Closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  There is a Customer Information Point in the Main Concourse opposite the main departure boards.
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  0345 077 4224
- Operator Name
  
  APCOA
- Name
  
  New Street: Long Stay
- Spaces
  
  617
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  16
- Accessible Spaces Note
  
  Parking is chargeable for all vehicles. There is free short term parking for up to 40 minutes at New Street car park
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  223
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Annotation
  
  Please do not leave panniers, bags or trailers attached to bicycles or racks. Panniers, bags or trailers attached to bicycles will be removed and deposited in lost property, a fee may be charged for their return.
- Type
  
  Stands
  Racks
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  If you wish to book assistance but are not sure which train operator you are travelling with, you can call 0800 022 3720. On calling, you will be referred to the appropriate train operator.
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Staff Help Available
  
  Assistance is available from welcome hosts, the travel centre, and the mobility assistance office as well as the customer information point in the main concourse.
  The Mobility Assistance Room is located opposite platform 4.
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sat 04:00 to 00:45
  Sun 06:00 to 00:45
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  No
  
  All Virgin Trains East Coast machines are DDA compliant in the Travel Centre
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  No
  
  All ticket office windows are DDA complaint with lowered ledges for disabled passengers.
  No lowered counter
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  Available in part on the main concourse during Station Opening times
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  At entrance to Public Toilets
- Step Free Access
  
  There is step free access to all parts of the station with lifts and escalators giving access to the platforms
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
  
  Automatic Ticket Gates operate at Platforms 6, 7, 11, 12, and 13-18.
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  Yes
  A drop off area is located at Calton Road, an assistance call point is located beside the lift.
  Assistance is available to and from platforms, please call in advance to use this service. Please contact customer services of the relevant train operator:
  - LNER - 03457 225 333
  - Avanti West Coast - 03453280253
  - ScotRail - 0845 6015 929
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes
First Class lounge
- Details
  Located: the LNER lounge is opposite platform 4.
  Tickets Accepted in London North Eastern Railway First Class Lounge:
  - Fully inter-available First Class Season Ticket (i.e. tickets not specific to one train company)
  - Any First Class Anytime ticket valid for travel on the London North Eastern Railway route
  - Any London North Eastern Railway First Class packages
  - First Advance (routed LNER & connections)
  - LNER First Class Reader Offer (routed LNER & connections)
  - LNER First Class Flat Fare (routed LNER & connections)
  - LNER Rewards First Class Leisure Single (routed LNER & connections)
  - LNER Self-Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER & connections)
  - Inclusive Tour Tickets (eg. Superbreak)
  - Weekend First
  - Caledonian Sleeper First Class
  Restricted tickets: All First Class tickets valid only on other train operators.
  Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all LNER First Class Lounges.
  Facilities: Toilets, meeting rooms, TV, newspapers, screens with updated train information, telephone.
  Refreshments: Our first class lounges offer a selection of complimentary refreshments such as tea, coffee, water and various crisps and biscuits. Other items are also available to purchase through Lets Eat at Your Seat by scanning the QR code at your table taking you to the LEAYS portal where you will be able to purchase additional items.
  Wi-Fi: Yes
  Showers: Accessible showers are currently unavailable due to refurbishment.

Preston (Lancs) facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for VT
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  Yes
  
  Available on Platform 3/4. Automatic doors available on all waiting rooms.
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Refreshments and shops available on Platform 3/4
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Preston station
- Post Box
  
  Yes
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
- Shops
  
  Yes
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Pick Up / Drop Off in the short stay car park on Butler St.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Avanti West Coast Lost Property
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
  Yes - from information point
  Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  Information Kiosk on Platform 3. Audio announcements are broadcast throughout the station giving information about train running, platforms, security and safety announcements.Customer information screens are provided on the station concourse, displaying train running information, and on each platform showing the next train and service information.
- Ticket gates
  
  No
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast website
  Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
  
  Url: https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/where-we-go/parking
  
  PR1 8AP
- Operator Name
  
  Avanti West Coast
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  1025
- Charges
  
  Daily: £12.50
  Monthly: £166.00
  Three Monthly: £374.00
  Annual: £1,200.00
  Saturday: £6.50
  Sunday: £6.50
  Note:
  For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay, visit the Avanti West Coast website
  Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  18
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  246
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Annotation
  
  Cycle hub by the Butler Street entrance 200 spaces
  9 hoops on platform 3 (Only 1 x cycles per hoop = 9 spaces)
- Type
  
  Compounds
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Staff Help Available
  
  Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Kiosk within the Waiting Room on Platform 3. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking recommended.
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 04:00 to 01:00
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The accessible toilets are located on Platform 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A Changing Places toilet is available on Platform 3, accessed using a RADAR key.
- Step Free Access
  
  Category B1 - This station has step-free access to all platforms via the subway (with steep ramps) or using the lifts provided.
- Ticket Gates
  
  No
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

Northern App

Streamline your journey and get tickets straight to your phone. Making your journey contact-free.

Northern App

Streamline your journey and get tickets straight to your phone. Making your journey contact-free.

Trains from Edinburghto Preston (Lancs)From £33.50

Edinburgh to Preston (Lancs)by train on average takes 2 hrs 29 mins

Edinburgh to Preston (Lancs) one way only

Quick Links

Route info - Did you know!

Book your tickets

Edinburgh to Preston (Lancs) train times

Station Message

Edinburgh facilities

Preston (Lancs) facilities

Northern App

Northern App

Trains from Edinburgh
to Preston (Lancs)
From £33.50