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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Perth is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Perth is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Perth. However, there are services departing from Preston Coach Station and arriving at Mill Street via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 and Lamberkine Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Perth?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Preston and arriving at Perth. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Preston to Perth?

The distance between Preston and Perth is 254 miles. The road distance is 222.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Perth without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 4h 2m and costs £30 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Preston to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Perth bus from?

Preston to Perth bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Preston Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Perth train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Perth?

The best way to get from Preston to Perth is to train via Glasgow which takes 4h 2m and costs £30 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Perth Broxden Park And Ride, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Preston to Perth bus arrive?

Preston to Perth bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57.

Where does the Preston to Perth train arrive?

Preston to Perth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Preston to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Perth is 223 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Preston to Perth.

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

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Where can I stay near Perth?

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Preston to Perth - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Perth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
4h 2m
£30–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South Streetbus M8 / ...
5h 50m
£23–42
Bus via Perth Broxden Park And Ride
1. Take the bus from Preston Coach Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57bus megabus M11
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 to Perth Broxden Park And Ridebus megabus M9 / ...
5h 35m
£27–39
Drive 221.6 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Perthcar 221.6 mi
3h 48m
£55–79
Train to Liverpool, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Streetbus
6h 25m
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
4h 30m
£33–181
Train #2
1. Take the train from Preston to Perthtrain London Euston - Inverness
4h 44m
£65–85
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Streetbus
6h 4m

Preston to Perth by train and foot

224Weekly Services

4h 2mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 252.8 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Perth via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Coach Station to Mill Street via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52, Perth Broxden Park And Ride, and Lamberkine Drive in around 5h 35m.

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