The average train between Arbroath and Preston takes 4h 50m 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.
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 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Arbroath to Preston. However, there are services departing from Arbroath station and arriving at Preston station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Arbroath to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Arbroath station.
Arbroath to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Arbroath to Preston train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 4 other operators.
The distance between Arbroath and Preston is 311.5 km. The road distance is 426 km.
You can take a train from Arbroath to Preston via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 41m.