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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Preston to Arbroath
Cheapest price
£100
Average price
£117
Fastest journey
3 h 51 m
Average duration
4 h
Trains per day
5
Distance
311 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Preston to Arbroath is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Arbroath will cost around £117 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £100.
To travel from Preston to Arbroath you need to make at least one change.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Preston to Arbroath
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Preston to Arbroath among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £47, and a train costs an average of £99.
Distance: 311 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£166 Average Price | £53 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Preston to Arbroath train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Arbroath trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 3 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:54 Preston | 4h07 | 12:01 Arbroath | 1 change | |
| 09:03 Preston | 3h51 | 12:54 Arbroath | 1 change | |
| 09:54 Preston | 4h02 | 13:56 Arbroath | 1 change | |
| 10:59 Preston | 4h01 | 15:00 Arbroath | 1 change | |
| 11:53 Preston | 4h12 | 16:05 Arbroath | 1 change |
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Compare prices and tickets Preston to Arbroath by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Arbroath
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Trains from Preston to Arbroath run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £99 but you can travel from only £47 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:28, the last at 14:41. The fastest train covers the 311 km distance in 3h 51m.
Distance 311 km |
Average train duration 4h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £99 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 51m |
First train 06:28 |
Last train 14:41 |
Train companies: first_transpennine_express, Avanti West Coast from Preston to Arbroath trainsfirst_transpennine_express, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Preston and Arbroath from £47. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Preston to Arbroath train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Arbroath 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 Arbroath, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Arbroath
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 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
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:00 - 19:30 Saturday 07:00 - 19:30 Sunday 09:10 - 16:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Radar - National Key Scheme
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of station buildings
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off at the station entrance, Keptie Street
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