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Trip Overview

The average train between Aberdeen and Preston takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. 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 55m
Duration
316 mi
Distance
£133
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 9:35 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express5h 45m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast5h 8m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express5h 34m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast5h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast5h 18m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express5h 34m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 54m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express5h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast5h 18m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express5h 34m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 54m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express5h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast5h 18m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express5h 34m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 54m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express5h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast5h 17m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express5h 35m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 54m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express5h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast5h 28m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast5h 27m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express6h 3m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast5h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast5h 18m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express5h 34m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast4h 54m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express5h 41m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberdeen to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 315.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Preston via Haymarket in around 5h 19m.

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