Arbroath to Preston Trains

Arbroath to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Arbroath and Preston takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Arbroath 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.

4h 49m
Duration: 265 mi
Distance: £98
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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4h 37m

£57–159

Arbroath to Preston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Arbroath and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arbroath is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Preston at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

12:59 PM → 5:15 PM
4h 16m • 1 change
1:59 PM → 6:45 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
2:54 PM → 7:15 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
3:50 PM → 8:45 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

8:01 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
9:56 AM → 2:46 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 3:15 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:01 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
9:56 AM → 2:46 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 3:15 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

8:01 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
9:56 AM → 2:46 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 3:15 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

8:01 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 1:14 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
9:56 AM → 2:46 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 3:15 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:49 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 24m • 1 change

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