Preston to Arbroath Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Arbroath takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Arbroath. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 44m
Duration: 265 mi
Distance: £116
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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4h 43m

£79–183

Preston to Arbroath train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Arbroath. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Arbroath at 9:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

12:35 AM → 6:32 AM
5h 57m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:00 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 4:04 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

12:58 AM → 6:32 AM
5h 34m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:00 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 4:04 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

12:58 AM → 6:32 AM
5h 34m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:00 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 4:04 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

12:58 AM → 6:32 AM
5h 34m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:00 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 4:04 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

12:58 AM → 6:32 AM
5h 34m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:00 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 4:04 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

12:58 AM → 6:29 AM
5h 31m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
9:54 AM → 3:00 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 4:05 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

11:55 AM → 4:07 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
1:05 PM → 5:39 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 6:33 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
3:54 PM → 8:08 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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