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There are 6 ways to get from Paisley to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to PrestontrainGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
    2h 58m
    £24–115

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus StationbusUk030
    4h 48m
    £16–47

  3. Drive 188.8 mi

    1. Drive from Paisley to Prestoncar188.8 mi
    3h 11m
    £47–68

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeGLA - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
    5h 8m
    £66–156

  5. Line 26 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Espedair Burn to Central Stationbus26
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stnbus181 / ...
    7h 15m
    £30–40

  6. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)planeGLA - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
    6h 3m
    £79–188

Paisley to Preston by train

Calendar222Weekly Trains
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £19–110 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £11–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.

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