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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Girvan is to bus which costs £19 - £65 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Girvan is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Girvan?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Girvan. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ailsa Street East via Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Girvan?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Girvan. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Girvan via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Preston to Girvan?

The distance between Preston and Girvan is 254 miles. The road distance is 184.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Girvan without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £29 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Preston to Girvan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Girvan bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Girvan train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Girvan?

The best way to get from Preston to Girvan is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £29 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £65 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Preston to Girvan bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Girvan train arrive?

Preston to Girvan train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Preston to Girvan?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Girvan is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Preston to Girvan.

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

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Where can I stay near Girvan?

There are 157+ hotels available in Girvan.

Preston to Girvan - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Girvan by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to AyrGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
4h 54m
£30–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus StationX77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ailsa Street East58 / ...
6h 18m
£19–61
Drive 183.6 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Girvan183.6 mi
3h 21m
£46–67
Bus via Meikle Earnock
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Bus Station181
2. Take the bus from Howard Street to Ayr Bus Station4
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ailsa Street East58 / ...
8h 51m
£35–50

Preston to Girvan by train

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4h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 252.4 mi
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Girvan via Glasgow Central and Ayr in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ailsa Street East via Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station in around 6h 18m.

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