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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Arbroath is to bus which costs £17 - £65 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Arbroath is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Arbroath?

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

Is there a direct train between Preston and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Arbroath via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Preston to Arbroath?

The distance between Preston and Arbroath is 266 miles. The road distance is 251.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Arbroath without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £40 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Preston to Arbroath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Arbroath bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Arbroath train from?

Preston to Arbroath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Arbroath?

The best way to get from Preston to Arbroath is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs £40 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £65 and takes 7h.

Where does the Preston to Arbroath bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Arbroath train arrive?

Preston to Arbroath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Preston to Arbroath?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Arbroath is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Preston to Arbroath.

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

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Where can I stay near Arbroath?

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Preston to Arbroath - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Arbroath by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to ArbroathEdinburgh - Aberdeen
4h 35m
£42–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to OvergateUk091
7h
£18–62
Drive 250 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Arbroath250 mi
4h 26m
£62–90
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 Arbroath
5h 52m
£92–273
Train via Stirling
1. Take the train from Preston to StirlingLondon Euston - Inverness
2. Take the train from Stirling to ArbroathGlasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
6h 9m
£83–125
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroath
7h 34m
£95–248
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroath
7h 11m
£65–207

Preston to Arbroath by train

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Distance: 264.9 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Arbroath via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and High Street in around 7h.

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