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Preston to Aviemore trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Aviemore takes 6h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Aviemore. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 44m
Duration
335 mi
Distance
£129
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

best
  1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain train
  3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain train
6h 36m
£86–196

Preston to Aviemore train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Preston and Aviemore. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Aviemore at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 5m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 30m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 54m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 53m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 5m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 30m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 53m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 5m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 30m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 53m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 5m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 30m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail4h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 53m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail6h 5m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRailScotRail5h 37m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastScotRailScotRail5h 32m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Aviemore? 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 Aviemore.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 335.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Aviemore via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Perth in around 6h 36m.

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