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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Leith is to bus which costs £15 - £50 and takes 5h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Leith is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £24 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Leith?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Leith station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Leith?

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 29m.

How far is it from Preston to Leith?

The distance between Preston and Leith is 191 miles. The road distance is 182.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Leith without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £24 - £110.

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

The train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley takes 2h 29m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Preston to Leith bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Leith train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Leith?

The best way to get from Preston to Leith is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £24 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £50 and takes 5h 33m.

Where does the Preston to Leith bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Leith train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Leith?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Leith is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Preston to Leith.

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

Book your Preston to Leith train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Leith?

There are 2480+ hotels available in Leith.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2h 29m
£24–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh, Bus StationUk090 / ...
5h 33m
£16–47
Drive 181.2 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Leith181.2 mi
3h 23m
£46–66
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
5h 45m
£72–183
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
5h 47m
£86–213
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 22m
£52–182

Preston to Leith by train

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2h 29mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 190.2 mi
Duration: 2h 29m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley 5 times a day. Tickets cost £24–110 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Glasgow in around 5h 33m.

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