Aberdeen to Prestonpans (Station) Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Aberdeen and Prestonpans (Station) takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Aberdeen to Prestonpans (Station). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 38m
Duration: 137 mi
Distance: £61
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Aberdeen to Prestonpans (Station) train times

Trains run hourly between Aberdeen and Prestonpans (Station). The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Prestonpans (Station) at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

12:07 PM → 2:51 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
2:03 PM → 4:53 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
2:52 PM → 5:58 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
4:04 PM → 7:16 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:57 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
7:10 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:54 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 11:22 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:47 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
11:47 AM → 2:48 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
12:44 PM → 3:52 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
1:47 PM → 4:50 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:53 AM → 8:53 AM
3h • 1 change
5:57 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:57 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:53 AM
3h 1m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberdeen to Prestonpans (Station)? 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.

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Prestonpans (Station), Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley every 2 hours. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Three other operators also service this route.

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