Preston to Aberdeen Trains

Preston to Aberdeen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Aberdeen takes 5h 47m 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 47m

Duration

316 mi

Distance

£136

Average price

Every 4 hours

Frequency

Preston to Aberdeen train times

Trains run every 4 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 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

12:59 PM → 5:54 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 7:00 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
3:03 PM → 8:09 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
3:53 PM → 8:41 PM
4h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:54 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 3:58 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 5:03 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
12:59 PM → 5:54 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:54 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 1:50 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 3:58 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 5:04 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

11:55 AM → 5:08 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
1:05 PM → 6:38 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 7:27 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
3:54 PM → 8:35 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:54 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 3:58 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 5:03 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
12:59 PM → 5:54 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:54 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 3:58 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 5:03 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
12:59 PM → 5:54 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:54 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 3:58 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 5:03 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
12:59 PM → 5:54 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
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