Preston to Aviemore Trains

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: £146
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 Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:04 PM → 10:37 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
9:05 PM → 11:29 AM
Arrives next day
14h 24m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 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, October 17, 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, October 18, 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, October 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 Tuesday, October 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 Wednesday, October 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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Frequently asked questions

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