Train Preston to Aviemore from £144 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Aviemore takes 6h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Aviemore. 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: £144
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Preston to Aviemore train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Aviemore. 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 Aviemore at 11:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

7:54 AM → 1:31 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 7:25 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
3:03 PM → 8:32 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

7:54 AM → 1:31 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 7:25 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
3:03 PM → 8:32 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

7:54 AM → 1:31 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 7:25 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
3:03 PM → 8:32 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

7:54 AM → 1:31 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 7:25 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
3:03 PM → 8:32 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

7:54 AM → 1:31 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 7:21 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
3:03 PM → 8:28 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

11:08 AM → 4:48 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
1:05 PM → 6:35 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 7:28 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
9:09 PM → 11:29 AM
Arrives next day
14h 20m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

7:54 AM → 1:31 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 7:25 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
3:03 PM → 8:32 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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