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Compare train, coach and flight for Preston to Aviemore
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Aviemore among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £53, and a flight costs an average of £207.
Distance: 388 km
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£98 Average Price | £53 Average Price Cheapest | £207 Average Price |
5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Preston to Aviemore train times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Aviemore trains for today, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:54 Preston | 5h37 | 13:31 Aviemore | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:41 Preston | 4h55 | 14:36 Aviemore | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Preston to Aviemore
Trains from Preston to Aviemore run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £65 but you can travel from only £53 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 17:04. The fastest train covers the 388 km distance in 5h 28m.
Distance 388 km |
Average train duration 5h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £65 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 28m |
First train 00:20 |
Last train 17:04 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, LNER, Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast from Preston to Aviemore trainsTransPennine Express, LNER, Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Preston and Aviemore from £53. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
TransPennine Express
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FAQs: Preston to Aviemore train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Aviemore 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 Aviemore, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Aviemore
- 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
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:30 - 21:25 Saturday 07:35 - 14:39 Sunday 09:40 - 17:20 Proposal to alter hours
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to platform 1 - connecting footbridge with stairs to platform 2 or step-free route via level crossing using the Strathspey Railway entrance at south end of platform Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- 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: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting room. The toilet facilities are only available during ticket office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of the ticket office
- 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 from the car park in front of the station
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