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Preston to Elgin buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Preston and Elgin takes 19h 8m and the fastest bus takes 19h 2m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Preston to Elgin. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

19h 8m
Duration
394 mi
Distance
£75
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Preston to Elgin bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Preston and Elgin. The service departs Preston at 5:15 PM in the evening, which arrives into Elgin at 12:17:00. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 19h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland19h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland19h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland19h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches LtdStagecoach North Scotland19h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland19h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusStagecoach North Scotland19h 2m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Elgin? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Preston to Elgin.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 394.1 mi
  • Duration: 19h 8m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Elgin, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 5 in around 9h 57m.

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