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

The cheapest way to get from Aviemore to Preston is to bus which costs £15 - £28 and takes 7h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aviemore to Preston is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Aviemore and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Aviemore station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Station and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Aviemore and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aviemore and arriving at Preston. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Aviemore to Preston?

The distance between Aviemore and Preston is 341 miles. The road distance is 303.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aviemore to Preston without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 41m and costs £60 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Aviemore to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aviemore to Preston bus from?

Aviemore to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Station.

Where do I catch the Aviemore to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Aviemore to Preston?

The best way to get from Aviemore to Preston is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 41m and costs £60 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £28 and takes 7h 52m.

Where does the Aviemore to Preston bus arrive?

Aviemore to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Aviemore to Preston train arrive?

Aviemore to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Aviemore to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Aviemore to Preston is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Aviemore to Preston.

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

Book your Aviemore to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Aviemore to Preston?

Book your Aviemore to Preston bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2158+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Haymarkettrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 41m
£63–274
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
7h 52m
£15–28
Drive 301.8 mi
1. Drive from Aviemore to Prestoncar 301.8 mi
5h 14m
£73–105
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 25m
£93–238
Train
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
6h 39m
£65–85
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
8h 13m
£29–68
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain
2. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
8h 18m
£91–243

Aviemore to Preston by train

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5h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 338.9 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a train from Aviemore to Preston via Haymarket in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 52m.

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