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Trains from Arbroath (ARB) to Preston (Lancs)

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19

train journeys
per day

193

miles (312 kms)

3hrs 56 mins

fastest journey

06:49 / 00:32

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Arbroath (ARB) to Preston (Lancs)

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On a typical weekday there are 19 scheduled rail journeys between Arbroath and Preston (Lancs) , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 19 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Arbroath to Preston (Lancs) is approximately 193 miles (312 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 38 mins.

ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Arbroath and Preston (Lancs).

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Arbroath to Preston (Lancs). The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 56 mins.

Journeys from Arbroath to Preston (Lancs) Today

  • Mon 6th May
    06:49
    4 hrs 25 mins 1 change
    11:14
    Arbroath
    Preston (Lancs)
    Arbroath to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 6th May
    07:30
    5 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    12:35
    Arbroath
    Preston (Lancs)
    Arbroath to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 6th May
    08:01
    4 hrs 44 mins 1 change
    12:45
    Arbroath
    Preston (Lancs)
    Arbroath to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 6th May
    08:50
    4 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    13:14
    Arbroath
    Preston (Lancs)
    Arbroath to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 6th May
    09:32
    4 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    14:19
    Arbroath
    Preston (Lancs)
    Arbroath to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 6th May
    10:06
    4 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    14:46
    Arbroath
    Preston (Lancs)
    Arbroath to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 6th May
    10:50
    4 hrs 25 mins 1 change
    15:15
    Arbroath
    Preston (Lancs)
    Arbroath to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 6th May
    11:29
    5 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    16:34
    Arbroath
    Preston (Lancs)
    Arbroath to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 6th May
    12:10
    4 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    16:46
    Arbroath
    Preston (Lancs)
    Arbroath to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 6th May
    12:59
    4 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    17:17
    Arbroath
    Preston (Lancs)
    Arbroath to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 6th May
    13:32
    4 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    18:24
    Arbroath
    Preston (Lancs)
    Arbroath to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 6th May
    14:50
    3 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    18:46
    Arbroath
    Preston (Lancs)
    Arbroath to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 6th May
    15:50
    4 hrs 55 mins 1 change - overtaken train
    20:45
    Arbroath
    Preston (Lancs)
    Arbroath to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 6th May
    15:59
    4 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    20:45
    Arbroath
    Preston (Lancs)
    Arbroath to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 6th May
    17:03
    4 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    21:15
    Arbroath
    Preston (Lancs)
    Arbroath to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 6th May
    17:17
    5 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    22:44
    Arbroath
    Preston (Lancs)
    Arbroath to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 6th May
    21:34
    9 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    06:55
    Arbroath
    Preston (Lancs)
    Arbroath to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 6th May
    23:21
    11 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    10:44
    Arbroath
    Preston (Lancs)
    Arbroath to Preston (Lancs)
  • Mon 6th May
    23:32
    11 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    11:14
    Arbroath
    Preston (Lancs)
    Arbroath to Preston (Lancs)

About Arbroath Station

Station name Arbroath (ARB)
Address Arbroath station, Keptie Street, Arbroath, Angus, DD11 1RQ
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:00 - 19:30
Saturday 07:00 - 19:30
Sunday 09:10 - 16:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Preston (Lancs) Station

Station name Preston (Lancs) (PRE)
Address Preston station, Fishergate, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8AP
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:45 - 22:00
Saturday 04:45 - 21:00
Sunday 08:00 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Arbroath and Preston (Lancs)

The travel time between Arbroath and Preston (Lancs) by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 38 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 56 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Arbroath and Preston (Lancs) vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 19 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:49, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:32.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Arbroath & Preston (Lancs). owever, there are 19 possible journeys which require a change.

ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Arbroath and Preston (Lancs).

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Arbroath and Preston (Lancs), but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.