Train Arbroath to Preston from £118 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Arbroath and Preston takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h. 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.

5h 6m
Duration: 262 mi
Distance: £118
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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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 10:28 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

10:28 PM → 8:45 AM
Arrives next day
10h 17m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

6:49 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 12:45 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 1:14 PM
4h • 1 change
9:56 AM → 2:46 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

10:45 AM → 3:15 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
12:45 PM → 5:14 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
1:43 PM → 6:47 PM
5h 4m • 1 change
2:45 PM → 7:15 PM
4h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

6:49 AM → 11:15 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 1:14 PM
4h • 1 change
9:56 AM → 2:46 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

6:49 AM → 11:15 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 1:14 PM
4h • 1 change
9:56 AM → 2:46 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

6:49 AM → 11:15 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 12:44 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 1:14 PM
4h • 1 change
9:56 AM → 2:46 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
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