The average train between Preston and Stonehaven takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Stonehaven. 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 every 4 hours between Preston and Stonehaven. The earliest departure is at 12:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Stonehaven at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Preston to Stonehaven. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Stonehaven station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Preston to Stonehaven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Stonehaven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stonehaven station.
Book your Preston to Stonehaven train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and 3 other operators.
The distance between Preston and Stonehaven is 357.3 km. The road distance is 486 km.
You can take a train from Preston to Stonehaven via Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 26m.