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

The cheapest way to get from Dunfermline to Preston is to bus which costs £17 - £50 and takes 6h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunfermline to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Dunfermline and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunfermline station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via North Approach Road and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Dunfermline and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Dunfermline to Preston. However, there are services departing from Dunfermline Town and arriving at Preston via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Dunfermline to Preston?

The distance between Dunfermline and Preston is 206 miles. The road distance is 197.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £35 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Dunfermline to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunfermline to Preston bus from?

Dunfermline to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from North Approach Road station.

Where do I catch the Dunfermline to Preston train from?

Dunfermline to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Haymarket station.

Train or bus from Dunfermline to Preston?

The best way to get from Dunfermline to Preston is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £35 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £50 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Dunfermline to Preston bus arrive?

Dunfermline to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Dunfermline to Preston train arrive?

Dunfermline to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Dunfermline to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunfermline to Preston is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Dunfermline to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2122+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 32m
£35–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
6h 9m
£18–50
Drive 196.4 mi
1. Drive from Dunfermline to Prestoncar 196.4 mi
3h 25m
£49–70
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 39m
£73–195
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Melville Streetbus 28
2. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
6h 2m
£65–87
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 5m
£85–246
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Prestontrain
5h 46m
£57–188

Dunfermline to Preston by train

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Distance: 204.3 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Haymarket to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 2h 16m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via North Approach Road and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 9m.

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