Train Arbroath to Preston from £97 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Arbroath and Preston takes 4h 47m 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 47m

Duration

265 mi

Distance

£97

Average price

Every 2 hours

Frequency

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 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, December 18, 2025

6:49 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
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
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Departing Friday, December 19, 2025

6:49 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
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
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Departing Saturday, December 20, 2025

6:49 AM → 11:15 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 12:45 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
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Departing Sunday, December 21, 2025

10:45 AM → 3:14 PM
4h 29m • 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, December 22, 2025

6:49 AM → 11:14 AM
4h 25m • 1 change
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
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Frequently asked questions

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