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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Elgin is to train and bus which costs £75 - £100 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Elgin is to train and fly which takes 4h 50m and costs £95 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Elgin West Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Elgin via Haymarket and Aberdeen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Preston to Elgin?

The distance between Preston and Elgin is 388 miles. The road distance is 340 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Elgin without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 7h 25m and costs £40 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Preston to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Elgin bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Elgin train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Elgin?

The best way to get from Preston to Elgin is to train via Aberdeen which takes 7h 25m and costs £40 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 49m.

Where does the Preston to Elgin bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Elgin train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Elgin is 340 miles. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Preston to Elgin.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 386+ hotels available in Elgin.

Preston to Elgin - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Preston to Elgin by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Aberdeen
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain
7h 25m
£43–224
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M10
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus
9h 49m
Drive 338 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Elgincar 338 mi
6h 16m
£83–120
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
5h 48m
£78–237
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
7h 40m
£51–204
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Invernesstrain London Euston - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Braelossie Placebus M96
9h 20m
£77–97
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
4h 50m
£97–260
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
7h 4m
£87–296
Train to Liverpool, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LPL - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
9h
£109–394

Preston to Elgin by train and foot

8Weekly Services

7h 40mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 385.9 mi
Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Elgin via Haymarket and Aberdeen in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Elgin West Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 9h 49m.

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