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Barrhead to Preston train route details
First train
05:46
Last train
22:59
Journey time
2h 49m
Distance
158 miles
Price
€17.85*
What are the next train times from Barrhead to Preston?
Discover all upcoming Barrhead to Preston services running today, including departure and arrival times, direct or connecting options, journey duration, and the operator running your route — everything you need to catch the train with confidence
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
05:46 Barrhead | 08:58 Preston (Lancs) |   | Find Tickets |
06:44 Barrhead | 09:57 Preston (Lancs) | | Find Tickets |
07:26 Barrhead | 10:15 Preston (Lancs) | | Find Tickets |
07:54 Barrhead | 10:56 Preston (Lancs) | | Find Tickets |
08:31 Barrhead | 11:49 Preston (Lancs) |  | Find Tickets |
08:56 Barrhead | 11:58 Paris | | Find Tickets |
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Group travel deals
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Which train ticket types are available for this route?
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