Aviemore to Preston Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Aviemore and Preston takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Aviemore to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 2m
Duration: 339 mi
Distance: £144
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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5h 42m

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Aviemore to Preston train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Aviemore and Preston. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aviemore is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Preston at 8:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

10:31 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 14m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 5:15 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
1:34 PM → 7:15 PM
5h 41m • 1 change
7:33 PM → 8:46 AM
Arrives next day
13h 12m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:23 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 14m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 5:15 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:23 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 14m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 5:15 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:23 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 14m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 5:15 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:23 AM → 12:44 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
10:31 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 14m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 5:15 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:22 AM → 12:45 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 2:46 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
10:32 AM → 4:46 PM
6h 13m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 5:15 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

11:28 AM → 4:44 PM
5h 16m • 1 change
2:07 PM → 7:15 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
3:57 PM → 9:15 PM
5h 18m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aviemore to Preston? 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.