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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Edinburgh is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £19 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Preston and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Preston to Edinburgh?

The distance between Preston and Edinburgh is 191 miles. The road distance is 180.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £19 - £110.

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

The train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Preston to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Preston to Edinburgh is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £19 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Preston to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Edinburgh is 181 miles. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Preston to Edinburgh.

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

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

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Preston to Edinburgh - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2h 30m
£19–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
5h 15m
£21–40
Drive 179.7 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Edinburghcar 179.7 mi
3h 20m
£44–64
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 16m
£67–192
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 33m
£78–249
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 59m
£47–175

Preston to Edinburgh by train

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2h 30mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 190.2 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £19–110 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 15m.

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