The average train between Dundee and Preston takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Dundee 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 hourly between Dundee and Preston. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Preston at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Preston. However, there are services departing from Dundee station and arriving at Preston station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Dundee to Preston train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Dundee station.
Dundee to Preston train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Preston station.
Book your Dundee to Preston train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Avanti West Coast and 4 other operators.
The distance between Dundee and Preston is 301.4 km. The road distance is 399 km.
You can take a train from Dundee to Preston via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 36m.