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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Dundee is to bus which costs £15 - £50 and takes 5h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Dundee is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Dundee?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Dundee. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Overgate via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Dundee?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Dundee. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Dundee via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Preston to Dundee?

The distance between Preston and Dundee is 247 miles. The road distance is 235.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Dundee without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 8m and costs £28 - £180.

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

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Dundee bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Dundee train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Dundee?

The best way to get from Preston to Dundee is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 8m and costs £28 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £50 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Preston to Dundee bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Dundee train arrive?

Preston to Dundee train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Preston to Dundee?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Dundee is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Preston to Dundee.

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

Book your Preston to Dundee train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Dundee?

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

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

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Preston to HaymarketLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to DundeeEdinburgh - Dundee / ...
4h 8m
£28–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to OvergateUk091
5h 54m
£16–48
Drive 234.3 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Dundee234.3 mi
4h 5m
£59–85
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
5h 58m
£94–287
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to PerthLondon Euston - Inverness
5h 41m
£71–93
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 Malmaison
6h 36m
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 Malmaison
6h 11m

Preston to Dundee by train

90Weekly Trains

4h 8mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 245.8 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Dundee via Haymarket in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Overgate via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 54m.

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