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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Carradale is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Carradale is to train and fly which takes 5h 14m and costs £110 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Carradale?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Carradale. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Port Righ road end via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

How far is it from Preston to Carradale?

The distance between Preston and Carradale is 361 miles. The road distance is 303.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Carradale without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 27m and costs £35 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Preston to Carradale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Carradale bus from?

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

Where does the Preston to Carradale bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Carradale?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Carradale is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Preston to Carradale.

Where can I stay near Carradale?

There are 107+ hotels available in Carradale.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Carradale by train, car, bus, 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, drive
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan South Beachtrain
3. Drive from Ardrossan South Beach to Carradalecar
6h 23m
£56–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminusbus 926
10h 45m
£33–57
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminusbus 926
9h 27m
£39–138
Drive 302 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Carradalecar 302 mi
5h 38m
£74–107
Train, fly to Campbeltown
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Campbeltown (CAL)plane GLA - CAL
5h 14m
£111–245
Bus via Post Office
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminusbus 926
11h 11m
£39–77
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, drive
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
3. Drive from Ardrossan South Beach to Carradalecar
9h 18m
£101–236
Train to Liverpool, fly, drive
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
3. Drive from Ardrossan South Beach to Carradalecar
9h
£112–246

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Campbeltown (CAL) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Preston to Carradale.

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Distance: 359.2 mi
Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Port Righ road end via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Terminus in around 10h 45m.

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