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 £21 - £50 and takes 7h 1m.

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 42m 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 National Court via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road and Victoria Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.

How far is it from Preston to Methil?

The distance between Preston and Methil is 225 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 13m and costs £27 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m 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 13m and costs £27 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £50 and takes 7h 1m.

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 42m to drive from Preston to Methil.

Where can I stay near Methil?

There are 1104+ hotels available in Methil.

Preston to Methil - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, 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 HaymarketLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 13m
£28–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach RoadX24 / ...
3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Victoria HospitalX27
7h 1m
£21–50
Drive 214 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Methil214 mi
3h 42m
£54–78
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
6h 57m
£85–200
Train to Liverpool, fly, train, line 46 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Kirkcaldy
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Memorial Court
6h 58m
£99–228
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
6h 33m
£64–231

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

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3h 59mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 223.6 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Haymarket 5 times a day. Tickets cost £20–110 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 National Court via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, and Victoria Hospital in around 7h 1m.

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