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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Mauchline is to bus which costs £17 - £45 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Mauchline is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Mauchline?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Mauchline. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Mansefield Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Preston to Mauchline?

The distance between Preston and Mauchline is 173 miles. The road distance is 170.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Mauchline without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Preston to Mauchline, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Mauchline bus from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Mauchline?

The best way to get from Preston to Mauchline is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £45 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Preston to Mauchline bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Mauchline?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Mauchline is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Preston to Mauchline.

Where can I stay near Mauchline?

There are 423+ hotels available in Mauchline.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Mauchline 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 CarlisleLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to AuchinleckCarlisle - Glasgow Central
4h 5m
£35–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
5h 19m
£17–43
Drive 169.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Mauchline169.5 mi
3h 3m
£43–61
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
6h 29m
£69–173
Bus via Coach Stn
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Buchanan Bus Station181
5h 44m
£22–57
Train, train to Liverpool, fly, bus, line 76 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
4. Take the bus from West Campbell Street to Kilmarnock Bus Station
5. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Mansefield Road
6h 10m
£83–201

Preston to Mauchline by train and bus

44Weekly Services

4h 5mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 172.4 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Cowgate via Carlisle, Auchinleck, and Well Road in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £11–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m. Megabus UK also services this route twice daily.

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