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Preston to Aberdeen by train
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First train00:35
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Last train00:58
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey6hr 35m
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Distance379 kilometres
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Trains per day4
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Avg. journey time6hr 45m
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Train operators
Travelling from Preston to Aberdeen by train
Fast trains from Preston to Aberdeen take around 6 hours and 35 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 379 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Preston and Aberdeen.
1. Are there direct trains from Preston to Aberdeen?
Direct trains from Preston to Aberdeen have been found.
We usually find around 4 direct trains on the route from Preston to Aberdeen every weekday.
Trains usually run with a similar frequency on weekends.
2. How long is the train journey from Preston to Aberdeen?
The Preston to Aberdeen train travel time is normally about 6 hours and 35 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Preston to Aberdeen train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Aberdeen is usually scheduled to depart Preston around 00:35 and the last train is around 00:58. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Preston around 23:56, and the last at 00:58.

What's the Preston to Aberdeen train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Preston to Aberdeen are $107.40.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $36 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $107. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book Preston to Aberdeen train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Preston to Aberdeen by train.
Which train companies operate between Preston and Aberdeen?
More than one train company operates on the route from Preston to Aberdeen, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Serco Caledonian Sleeper
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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