What is the cheapest way to get from Arbroath to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Arbroath to Preston is to bus which costs £24 - £65 and takes 6h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arbroath to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Arbroath to Preston is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Arbroath and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Arbroath station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Seagate Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Arbroath and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Arbroath to Preston. However, there are services departing from Arbroath and arriving at Preston via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Arbroath to Preston?

The distance between Arbroath and Preston is 267 miles. The road distance is 251.7 miles.

How do I travel from Arbroath to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Arbroath to Preston without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £27 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Arbroath to Preston?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Arbroath to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arbroath to Preston bus from?

Arbroath to Preston bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Seagate Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Arbroath to Preston train from?

Arbroath to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Arbroath station.

Train or bus from Arbroath to Preston?

The best way to get from Arbroath to Preston is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £27 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £65 and takes 6h 42m.

Where does the Arbroath to Preston bus arrive?

Arbroath to Preston bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Arbroath to Preston train arrive?

Arbroath to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Arbroath to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Arbroath to Preston is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Arbroath to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Arbroath to Preston?

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2156+ hotels available in Preston.

Arbroath to Preston - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Arbroath to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Edinburgh WaverleyAberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to PrestonEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 37m
£27–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationM9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus StationUk030
6h 42m
£24–64
Drive 250.3 mi
1. Drive from Arbroath to Preston250.3 mi
4h 24m
£63–91
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
5h 28m
£111–270
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Arbroath to PerthAberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Perth to PrestonInverness - London Euston
6h 31m
£82–160
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
7h 21m
£107–317
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Preston
7h 9m
£73–274

Arbroath to Preston by train

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Distance: 265 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from Arbroath to Preston via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 42m.

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