Trains from Dundee to Preston

Dundee to Preston train information

Dundee Preston train map

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Arrival Preston, England
Departure Dundee, Scotland
Distance 189 Miles
  • There are a lot of rail operators across the United Kingdom & Europe. By searching for your ticket on gopili, you are able to see the trains between Dundee in Scotland to Preston in England as well as the rail company for this route.
  • Using the train is a quick and convenient way to cover the 189 miles from Dundee to Preston.
  • Fares can change quickly. We recommend you to launch a search to look at the latest available offers.

Best prices for Dundee to Preston train tickets

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from £38.98 MORE 18h55m

Dundee - Preston prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Dundee to Preston by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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Ticket prices and availability have been recorded in the last 72 hours from the data provided by our partners.

Dundee - Preston: the best time to book cheap trains

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The Prices for train tickets Dundee to Preston are increasing the closer you get to your departure day. According to our data, if you buy your train 3 days in advance, you can find tickets from £36 whereas when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £63 for your train. Thus, you may save 42% on the price of your ticket by booking 3 days in advance instead of on the day you're travelling.

The figures are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Dundee to Preston trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Dundee and Preston by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Preston to Dundee and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

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Discount Dundee - Preston train tickets

Do you want to travel at the lowest fares? Many railcards and tricks can be obtained to spend less for your Dundee Preston train ticket and save even more money on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are many types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

Why should I buy a railcard?

To understand the savings that you can make with a railcard, you need to calculate how many trips you need to make earnings. You will see that commonly only a few trips are needed.

For your calculation, you must include the railcard cost, for instance £30, the discount on each trip (i.e.: 34%) and the cost of your ticket. The average cost of a Dundee Preston ticket is £50.00 (1).

Divide the railcard cost by the saving: £30/34%= £88. Now divide £88 by £50.00: £88/£50.00 = 1.76. It will take you on average 2 trips from Preston to Dundee (one way journey) with your railcard to start saving money.

What is the cost of a railcard?

Railcards enable you to get a third off most rail fares for a year. The Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the 5 other railcards £30.

(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Dundee to Preston train £50.00 £33.33 £16.67 1.76

(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare