Train Preston to Aberdeen from £146 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Aberdeen takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Aberdeen. 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 42m

Duration

316 mi

Distance

£146

Average price

Every 3 hours

Frequency

Preston to Aberdeen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Preston and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 7:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, April 4, 2026

7:54 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 2:48 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 3:58 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

11:55 AM → 5:08 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
1:05 PM → 6:42 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 7:29 PM
5h 35m • 1 change
3:54 PM → 8:35 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

7:54 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 2:47 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 3:58 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 5:03 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 7, 2026

7:54 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 2:47 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 3:58 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 5:03 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 8, 2026

7:54 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 2:47 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 3:58 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 5:03 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 9, 2026

7:54 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 2:47 PM
4h 53m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 3:58 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 5:03 PM
5h 9m • 1 change

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