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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Methil is to bus which costs £27 - £100 and takes 7h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Methil is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Methil?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Methil. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Memorial Court via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from Preston to Methil?

The distance between Preston and Methil is 223 miles. The road distance is 215.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Methil without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £75 - £140.

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

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Methil bus from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Methil?

The best way to get from Preston to Methil is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £100 and takes 7h 11m.

Where does the Preston to Methil bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Methil?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Methil is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Preston to Methil.

Where can I stay near Methil?

There are 937+ hotels available in Methil.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Methil 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 Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 5m
£77–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
7h 11m
£27–100
Drive 214 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Methilcar 214 mi
3h 44m
£53–77
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 43m
£80–179
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 42m
£82–188
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
6h 14m
£66–169

Preston to Methil by train, foot, and bus

101Weekly Services

4h 5mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 222 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 22m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Memorial Court via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, Park & Ride Arrival Bay, and Park & Ride in around 7h 11m.

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