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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Preston is to bus which costs £29 - £100 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Perth and arriving at Preston. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Perth to Preston?

The distance between Perth and Preston is 254 miles. The road distance is 222.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Preston without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 4h 8m and costs £65 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Perth to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Preston bus from?

Perth to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Perth to Preston?

The best way to get from Perth to Preston is to train via Glasgow which takes 4h 8m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £100 and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Perth to Preston bus arrive?

Perth to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Perth to Preston train arrive?

Perth to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Perth to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Preston is 223 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Perth to Preston.

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

Book your Perth to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Perth to Preston?

Book your Perth to Preston bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2246+ hotels available in Preston.

Perth to Preston - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Perth to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 8m
£68–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
6h 4m
£29–100
Drive 221.4 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Prestoncar 221.4 mi
3h 49m
£54–78
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 8m
£61–179
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Haymarketbus Ember
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 26m
£73–131
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Perth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 40m
£53–164
Train #2
1. Take the train from Perth to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
4h 45m
£55–95
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 11m
£66–179
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Perth to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 24m
£119–286

Perth to Preston by train and foot

222Weekly Services

4h 8mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Perth to Preston.

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Distance: 252.9 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Preston via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 4m.

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