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

The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Preston is to bus which costs £20 - £50 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundee to Preston is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Dundee and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundee station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Dundee Seagate Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Dundee and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Preston. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Preston via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Dundee to Preston?

The distance between Dundee and Preston is 250 miles. The road distance is 236 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundee to Preston without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 36m and costs £15 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Dundee to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Preston bus from?

Dundee to Preston bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Dundee Seagate Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Dundee to Preston?

The best way to get from Dundee to Preston is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 36m and costs £15 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £50 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Dundee to Preston bus arrive?

Dundee to Preston bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55.

Where does the Dundee to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dundee to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Preston is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Dundee to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2143+ hotels available in Preston.

Dundee to Preston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 36m
£15–185
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55bus megabus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
6h 35m
£21–50
Drive 234.6 mi
1. Drive from Dundee to Prestoncar 234.6 mi
4h 5m
£58–83
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundee 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
6h 37m
£79–222
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
6h 8m
£76–159
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Dundee 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
6h 58m
£92–252
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
5h 57m
£78–286
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Prestontrain
6h 40m
£64–207

Dundee to Preston by train

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Distance: 248.2 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

You can take a train from Dundee to Preston via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dundee Seagate Bus Station to Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 55 and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 35m.

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