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 £16 - £50 and takes 6h 6m.

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 47m and costs £55 - £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 6m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Perth and arriving at Preston. Services depart once daily, 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 11m and costs £30 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m 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 11m and costs £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £50 and takes 6h 6m.

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 47m 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 2164+ 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 StreetDundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to PrestonGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
4h 11m
£33–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk093
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus StationUk030
6h 6m
£17–48
Drive 221.4 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Preston221.4 mi
3h 47m
£56–81
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EDI - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
6h 5m
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to PrestonInverness - London Euston
4h 45m
£65–85
Train #2
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh WaverleyPerth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to PrestonEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 49m
£28–155
Bus via Coach Stn
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationM8
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Coach Stn181 / ...
6h 58m
£25–56
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
6h 28m
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Perth to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
6h 23m
£103–304

Perth to Preston by train and foot

221Weekly Services

4h 11mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 252.9 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 6m.

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