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How to get fromAberdeen to Prestonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Aberdeen to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Carlisletrain train Aberdeen - London Kings Cross
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    5h 18m
    £97–164

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    8h 15m
    £38–113

  3. Drive 298.4 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdeen to Prestoncar car 298.4 mi
    5h 10m
    £73–105

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ABZ - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    3h 54m
    £90–247

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    5h 41m
    £92–224

  6. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ABZ - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    6h 27m
    £104–246

  7. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ABZ - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Prestontrain train
    5h 46m
    £105–267

Aberdeen to Preston by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Preston via Carlisle in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 15m.

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