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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Arbroath takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Arbroath. 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 32m
Duration
265 mi
Distance
£99
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Preston to Arbroath train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Arbroath. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Arbroath at 10:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 12m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 33m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail4h 39m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperCaledonian Sleeper5h 57m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 8m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 6m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperCaledonian Sleeper5h 34m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 8m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 6m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperCaledonian Sleeper5h 34m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 8m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 6m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperCaledonian Sleeper5h 34m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 8m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 6m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperCaledonian Sleeper5h 34m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 8m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 6m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperCaledonian Sleeper5h 31m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 8m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 6m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)4h 11m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 264.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Arbroath, Scotland?

You can take a train from Preston to Arbroath via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 52m.

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