Preston to Aviemore Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Aviemore takes 6h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. 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 44m
Duration: 335 mi
Distance: £122
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

best

Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain

6h 35m

£85–195

Preston to Aviemore train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Preston and Aviemore. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Aviemore at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:36 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 53m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 12:49 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 1:31 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 2:36 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:36 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 53m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 12:49 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 1:31 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 2:36 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:36 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 53m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 12:49 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 2:36 PM
5h 37m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

11:00 AM → 4:48 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 6:35 PM
5h 40m • 2 changes
1:41 PM → 7:28 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
2:59 PM → 8:45 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:36 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 53m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 12:49 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 1:31 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 2:36 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:36 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 53m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 12:49 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 1:31 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 2:36 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:36 AM → 11:29 AM
5h 53m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 12:49 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
8:01 AM → 1:31 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 2:36 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Aviemore? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.