Train Aviemore to Preston from £147 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Aviemore and Preston takes 6h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Aviemore 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.

6h 56m
Duration: 339 mi
Distance: £147
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Aviemore to Preston train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Aviemore and Preston. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aviemore is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

3:57 PM → 9:15 PM
5h 18m • 1 change
7:35 PM → 8:46 AM
Arrives next day
13h 10m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

7:23 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 14m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 5:15 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

7:23 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 14m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 5:15 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

7:23 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 14m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 5:15 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

7:23 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 14m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 5:15 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

7:23 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 14m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 5:15 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

7:22 AM → 12:45 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 5:15 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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