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 £30 - £110 and takes 8h 28m.

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, Dundee Slessor Gardens and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from Crail to Preston?

The distance between Crail and Preston is 256 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 48m and costs £55 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m 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 Ember, depart from Dundee Slessor Gardens 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 48m and costs £55 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Crail to Preston bus arrive?

Crail to Preston bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn 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 2195+ hotels available in Preston.

Crail to Preston - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Crail 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 Cupar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 48m
£59–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
8h 28m
£32–109
Drive 231.1 mi
1. Drive from Crail to Prestoncar 231.1 mi
4h 8m
£57–83
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cupar 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 2m
£90–197
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
7h 35m
£64–110
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly, 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 18m
£98–260

Crail to Preston by bus and train

107Weekly Services

5h 48mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Crail to Preston.

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Distance: 254.6 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

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 Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowling Green Place to Bus Station via Bus Station, Railway Station, Dundee Slessor Gardens, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 28m.

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