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

The cheapest way to get from Banff to Preston is to drive which costs £80 - £130 and takes 6h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Banff to Preston is to train and fly which takes 5h 15m and costs £170 - £380.

Is there a direct bus between Banff and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Banff to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Low Street and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Town Hall, Union Square Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.

How far is it from Banff to Preston?

The distance between Banff and Preston is 379 miles. The road distance is 344.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Banff to Preston without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs £130 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Banff to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banff to Preston bus from?

Banff to Preston bus services, operated by Watermill Coaches, depart from Low Street station.

Train or bus from Banff to Preston?

The best way to get from Banff to Preston is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs £130 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 38m.

Where does the Banff to Preston bus arrive?

Banff to Preston bus services, operated by Watermill Coaches, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Banff to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Banff to Preston is 345 miles. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Banff to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2122+ hotels available in Preston.

Banff to Preston - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Banff 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
best
1. Take the train from Huntly to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain
7h 25m
£130–360
Drive 342.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Banff to Prestoncar 342.7 mi
6h 3m
£85–122
Bus
1. Take the bus from Low Street to Bus Stationbus 271 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Town Hallbus 308 / ...
3. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
12h 38m
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Reidhaven Square to Airport Terminal Stance 1bus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 13m
Bus, train via Aberdeen
1. Take the bus from Low Street to Bus Stationbus 271 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Town Hallbus 308 / ...
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain
9h 39m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Low Street to Bus Stationbus 271 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Town Hallbus 308 / ...
3. Take the train from Inverurie to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain
9h 53m
Bus, train via Perth
1. Take the bus from Low Street to Bus Stationbus 271 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Town Hallbus 308 / ...
3. Take the train from Inverurie to Perthtrain
4. Take the train from Perth to Prestontrain
11h 40m
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Keith Station to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 15m
£173–371
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Reidhaven Square to Airport Terminal Stance 1bus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane ABZ - LBA
3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain
9h 32m
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Reidhaven Square to Airport Terminal Stance 1bus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Prestontrain
7h 5m

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 45mAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Banff to Preston.

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Distance: 376.3 mi
Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a vehicle from Banff to Preston via Huntly, Aberdeen, and Haymarket in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Low Street to Bus Station via Bus Station, Town Hall, Union Square Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 38m.

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