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Trip Overview

The average train between Prestonpans and Aberdeen takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Prestonpans 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.

3h 30m
Duration
137 mi
Distance
£59
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Prestonpans to Aberdeen train times

Trains run hourly between Prestonpans and Aberdeen. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestonpans is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Aberdeen at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail3h 9m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 47m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 41m • 1 change
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail3h 9m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 47m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 41m • 1 change
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail2h 56m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 50m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail3h 4m • 1 change
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail3h 26m • 1 change
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 27m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 59m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail3h 9m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 47m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 41m • 1 change
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail3h 9m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 47m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 41m • 1 change
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail3h 9m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 47m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 41m • 1 change
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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 22m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Prestonpans 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 Prestonpans to Aberdeen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 137.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Prestonpans, Scotland and Aberdeen, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen every 2 hours. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Three other operators also service this route.

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