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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Anstruther is to bus which costs £19 - £70 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Anstruther is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Anstruther?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Anstruther. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Harbour via Buchanan Bus Station, Crichton Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Preston to Anstruther?

The distance between Preston and Anstruther is 252 miles. The road distance is 228.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Anstruther without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £30 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Preston to Anstruther, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Anstruther bus from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Anstruther?

The best way to get from Preston to Anstruther is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £70 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Preston to Anstruther bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Anstruther?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Anstruther is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Preston to Anstruther.

Where can I stay near Anstruther?

There are 859+ hotels available in Anstruther.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Anstruther 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
best
1. Take the train from Preston to HaymarketLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to CuparEdinburgh - Dundee / ...
4h 59m
£33–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to OvergateUk091
7h 15m
£20–67
Drive 227.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Anstruther227.5 mi
4h 3m
£57–81
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Park and Ride
4. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station
7h 34m
£78–177
Train via Markinch
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to MarkinchEdinburgh - Perth / ...
5h 17m
£41–155
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Park and Ride
4. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station
7h 37m
£86–227
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Park and Ride
4. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Bus Station
7h 15m
£56–186
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundee
7h 24m
£90–282

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 250.9 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Harbour via Haymarket, Cupar, Railway Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Harbour via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, Crichton Street, and Bus Station in around 7h 15m.

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