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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Grangemouth is to bus which costs £27 - £60 and takes 5h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Grangemouth is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Grangemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Grangemouth. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Burnbank Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Melville Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Grangemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Grangemouth. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Preston to Grangemouth?

The distance between Preston and Grangemouth is 218 miles. The road distance is 188.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Grangemouth without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Preston to Grangemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Grangemouth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Grangemouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Grangemouth?

The best way to get from Preston to Grangemouth is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £60 and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Preston to Grangemouth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Grangemouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Grangemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Grangemouth is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Preston to Grangemouth.

Where can I stay near Grangemouth?

There are 837+ hotels available in Grangemouth.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 28m
£65–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asdabus X37
5h 52m
£27–58
Drive 187.1 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Grangemouthcar 187.1 mi
3h 15m
£46–67
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
6h 9m
£62–173
Train, line 2 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Larberttrain
2. Take the bus from Station Hotel to Dundas Churchbus 2
3h 59m
£36–60
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
6h 12m
£68–203
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
5h 27m
£58–162

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 216.4 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 21m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Burnbank Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Asda, and Melville Street in around 5h 52m.

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