Prestonpans to Aberdeen Trains

Prestonpans to Aberdeen trains

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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: £65
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen

3h 21m

£39–118

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 Monday, August 10, 2026

3:41 PM → 7:00 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
4:38 PM → 8:09 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
5:41 PM → 8:41 PM
3h • 1 change
6:10 PM → 9:11 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:57 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 11:52 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
9:37 AM → 1:00 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:57 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 11:52 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
9:37 AM → 1:00 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:57 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 9m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 10:59 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 11:52 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
9:37 AM → 1:00 PM
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.

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen every 2 hours. Tickets cost £55–110 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Three other operators also service this route.

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