What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Aberdeen?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £17 - £80 and takes 7h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Aberdeen?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Aberdeen is to train and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs £85 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Aberdeen via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Preston to Aberdeen?

The distance between Preston and Aberdeen is 320 miles. The road distance is 299.9 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Aberdeen without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Aberdeen without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £30 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Aberdeen?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Preston to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Aberdeen bus from?

Preston to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Aberdeen train from?

Preston to Aberdeen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Preston to Aberdeen is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs £30 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £80 and takes 7h 11m.

Where does the Preston to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Preston to Aberdeen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Preston to Aberdeen train arrive?

Preston to Aberdeen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Preston to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Aberdeen is 300 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Preston to Aberdeen.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Aberdeen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Preston to Aberdeen?

Book your Preston to Aberdeen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 671+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Preston to Aberdeen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Preston to Aberdeen by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to AberdeenEdinburgh - Aberdeen
5h 30m
£35–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM9
7h 11m
£18–76
Drive 298.2 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Aberdeen298.2 mi
5h 10m
£75–109
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
4h 14m
£87–207
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to PerthLondon Euston - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM9 / ...
7h 17m
£78–104
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LBA - ABZ
7h 30m
£72–308
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
5h 21m
£100–318
Train to Liverpool, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LPL - ABZ
6h 21m
£111–235
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Aberdeen
6h 25m
£116–296

Preston to Aberdeen by train

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Distance: 318.1 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Aberdeen, Scotland?

You can take a train from Preston to Aberdeen via Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 11m.

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