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

The cheapest way to get from Crail to Preston is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 7h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crail to Preston is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Crail and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Crail to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Bowling Green Place and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Overgate and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Crail and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Crail to Preston. However, there are services departing from Cupar and arriving at Preston via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Crail to Preston?

The distance between Crail and Preston is 254 miles. The road distance is 232.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Crail to Preston without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 45m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Crail to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crail to Preston bus from?

Crail to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.

Where do I catch the Crail to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Crail to Preston?

The best way to get from Crail to Preston is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 45m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Crail to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Crail to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Crail to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Crail to Preston is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Crail to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2255+ hotels available in Preston.

Crail to Preston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 95 bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Crail to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Cupar to Haymarkettrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 45m
£78–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
7h 47m
£43–90
Drive 231.1 mi
1. Drive from Crail to Prestoncar 231.1 mi
4h 8m
£59–85
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leven to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
8h 1m
£90–212
Line 95 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bowling Green Place to Bus Stationbus 95
2. Take the train from Leven to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain
6h 2m
£60–132
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
6h 23m
£63–91
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Leven to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
8h 16m
£101–233
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
7h 21m
£114–288

Crail to Preston by bus and foot

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Distance: 252.3 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Bowling Green Place to Preston via Bus Station, Railway Station, Cupar, and Haymarket in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowling Green Place to Bus Station via Bus Station, Railway Station, Overgate, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 47m.

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