Aberdeen to Preston Trains

Aberdeen to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Aberdeen and Preston takes 5h 59m 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 59m

Duration

316 mi

Distance

£146

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 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

11:01 AM → 4:46 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
12:07 PM → 5:15 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
1:11 PM → 6:45 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
2:03 PM → 7:15 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

5:57 AM → 11:14 AM
5h 17m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 12:45 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 2:46 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

9:47 AM → 3:15 PM
5h 28m • 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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Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

5:57 AM → 11:15 AM
5h 18m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 2:46 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

5:57 AM → 11:15 AM
5h 18m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 2:46 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
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