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How to get fromEdinburgh to Prestonby train, car or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Preston by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to PrestontrainEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2h 22m
    £22–110

  2. Drive 179.3 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Prestoncar179.3 mi
    3h 18m
    £44–64

  3. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeEDI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
    5h 47m
    £66–180

  4. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)planeEDI - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
    6h 14m
    £78–208

Edinburgh to Preston by train

Calendar108Weekly Trains
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Preston, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £22–110 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Two other operators also service this route.

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