The average train between Aberdeen and Preston takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Aberdeen to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Aberdeen and Preston. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 2:52 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Preston. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Preston station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Aberdeen to Preston train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Preston train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Preston station.
Book your Aberdeen to Preston train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Aberdeen and Preston is 377.9 km. The road distance is 511 km.
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Preston via Carlisle in around 5h 18m.
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