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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Preston is to bus and train which costs £75 - £100 and takes 9h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Preston is to train and fly which takes 4h 33m and costs £90 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Union Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Preston. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Preston via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Elgin to Preston?

The distance between Elgin and Preston is 391 miles. The road distance is 340 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Preston without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs £55 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Elgin to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Preston bus from?

Elgin to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Preston?

The best way to get from Elgin to Preston is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs £55 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h.

Where does the Elgin to Preston bus arrive?

Elgin to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 4.

Where does the Elgin to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Preston is 340 miles. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Elgin to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2122+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
7h 10m
£56–173
Train via Aberdeen
cheapest
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain
7h 34m
£55–281
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus E8
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
10h
Drive 338 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Prestoncar 338 mi
6h 15m
£84–121
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Airport Terminal Stance 1bus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 23m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the train from Inverness to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
9h 45m
£75–98
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 33m
£91–254
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Airport Terminal Stance 1bus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Prestontrain
7h 10m

Elgin to Preston by train

6Weekly Trains

7h 10mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Elgin to Preston.

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Distance: 388.3 mi
Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Preston via Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Bus Station Stance 4, Union Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h.

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