The average train between Preston and Dundee takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston to Dundee. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Preston and Dundee. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Dundee at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Dundee. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Dundee station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Preston to Dundee train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Dundee train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Dundee station.
Book your Preston to Dundee train tickets online with TransPennine Express, ScotRail and 3 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Dundee is 301.4 km. The road distance is 396 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Dundee via Haymarket in around 4h 3m.