The cheapest and fastest trains from Aberdeen to Preston
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£88
Fastest journey
5 h 23 m
Average duration
5 h 44 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
378 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aberdeen to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aberdeen to Preston will cost around £88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
Of the 3 trains that leave Aberdeen for Preston every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 378 km distance in an average of 5 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 23 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 8 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Aberdeen to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aberdeen to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a flight costs an average of £104.
Distance: 378 km
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Live departures
Aberdeen to Preston train times
The table below shows live departures for Aberdeen to Preston trains for today, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:30 Aberdeen | 6h19 | 10:49 Preston | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:52 Aberdeen | 5h23 | 14:15 Preston | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Aberdeen to Preston
Trains from Aberdeen to Preston run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 21:43. The fastest train covers the 378 km distance in 4h 54m.
Distance 378 km |
Average train duration 5h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 54m |
First train 00:20 |
Last train 21:43 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail from Aberdeen to Preston trainsTransPennine Express, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Cross Country, ScotRail trains will get you between Aberdeen and Preston from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Aberdeen to Preston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Aberdeen to Preston by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Preston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Aberdeen and Preston
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via College Street.
- The Silver Darling
- Moonfish Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- £0.30
- Residence Inn Aberdeen
- Hilton Aberdeen TECA
- Jurys Inn Aberdeen
- Located in the main concourse
- 80 places, covered
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: ScotRail services
- National Rail services
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street.
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.30
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
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