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 £16 - £45 and takes 5h 47m.

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 £55 - £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 5h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Perth?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Preston and arriving at Perth. Services depart once daily, 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 £29 - £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 FlixBus, depart from Bus 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 £29 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £45 and takes 5h 47m.

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 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?

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 516+ hotels available in Perth.

Preston to Perth - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to PerthGlasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
4h 2m
£29–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus StationUk093
5h 47m
£16–41
Drive 221.6 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Perth221.6 mi
3h 48m
£56–80
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport, 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 bus from Airport to Leonard Street
6h 23m
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to PerthEdinburgh - Perth / ...
4h 28m
£36–183
Train #2
1. Take the train from Preston to PerthLondon Euston - Inverness
4h 44m
£65–85
Bus via South Street
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Buchanan Bus Station181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to South StreetM8 / ...
6h 29m
£27–62
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
5h 58m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Perth
6h 42m
£108–287

Preston to Perth by train and foot

214Weekly Services

4h 2mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest 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 Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 47m.

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