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 - £95 and takes 6h 14m.

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 50m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Perth station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

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 241 miles. The road distance is 222.9 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 which takes 3h 56m and costs £40 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Perth train from?

Preston to Perth train services, operated by Lumo, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Perth?

The best way to get from Preston to Perth is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs £40 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £95 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Preston to Perth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Perth train arrive?

Preston to Perth train services, operated by Lumo, arrive at Stirling station.

Can I drive from Preston to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Perth is 223 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Preston to Perth.

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

Book your Preston to Perth train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 564+ hotels available in Perth.

Preston to Perth - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Perth 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 Stirlingtrain
2. Take the train from Stirling to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
3h 56m
£45–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk093
6h 14m
£23–92
Drive 221.6 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Perthcar 221.6 mi
3h 50m
£55–79
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport, 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 Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 53m
£66–190
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Perthtrain Edinburgh - Perth / ...
4h 22m
£80–160
Train #2
1. Take the train from Preston to Perthtrain London Euston - Inverness
4h 44m
£65–130
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Perthtrain
6h 39m
£124–301

Preston to Perth by train

26Weekly Trains

3h 56mAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 239.4 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Perth via Stirling in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 14m.

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