Train Aberdeen to Preston from £127 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Aberdeen and Preston takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

5h 45m

Duration

318 mi

Distance

£127

Average price

Every 2 hours

Frequency

Aberdeen to Preston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Aberdeen and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Preston at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

9:05 AM → 2:46 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 3:15 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 4:46 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
12:07 PM → 5:15 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

5:57 AM → 11:14 AM
5h 17m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 1:14 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 2:46 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

5:57 AM → 11:14 AM
5h 17m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 1:14 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 2:46 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

5:57 AM → 11:15 AM
5h 18m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 12:45 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 1:14 PM
5h 22m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 2:46 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

9:47 AM → 3:14 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
11:47 AM → 5:14 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
12:44 PM → 6:47 PM
6h 3m • 1 change
1:47 PM → 7:15 PM
5h 28m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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