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Preston to Aberdeen trains

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The average train between Preston and Aberdeen takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Aberdeen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 45m
Duration
316 mi
Distance
£136
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
  2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
5h 27m
£96–186

Preston to Aberdeen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 7:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail11h 7m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 6m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 59m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 9m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 6m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 59m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 9m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 6m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 59m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 9m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 6m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 59m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 9m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 6m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 46m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 59m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)5h 12m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail5h 32m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail5h 33m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCross Country4h 40m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Aberdeen? 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.

Map of how to get from Preston to Aberdeen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 315.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Aberdeen via Haymarket in around 5h 27m.

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