Preston to Cairngorms National Park Trains

Preston to Cairngorms National Park trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Cairngorms National Park takes 6h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston to Cairngorms National Park. 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 56m
Duration: 339 mi
Distance: £151
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Preston to Cairngorms National Park train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Cairngorms National Park. The earliest departure is at 7:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Cairngorms National Park at 11:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

3:03 PM → 8:32 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
5:04 PM → 10:37 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
9:05 PM → 11:29 AM
Arrives next day
14h 24m • 1 change

Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

7:54 AM → 1:31 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 7:25 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
3:03 PM → 8:32 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

7:54 AM → 1:31 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 7:21 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
3:03 PM → 8:28 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

11:08 AM → 4:48 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
1:05 PM → 6:35 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 7:28 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
9:09 PM → 11:29 AM
Arrives next day
14h 20m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

7:54 AM → 1:31 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 7:25 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
3:03 PM → 8:32 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

7:54 AM → 1:31 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 7:25 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
3:03 PM → 8:32 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

7:54 AM → 1:31 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 4:26 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
1:54 PM → 7:25 PM
5h 31m • 1 change
3:03 PM → 8:32 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
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