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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Ratho by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 41m
    £71–119

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus bus 902 / ...
    4h 58m
    £26–95

  3. Drive 182.2 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Rathocar car 182.2 mi
    3h 9m
    £45–65

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    5h 33m
    £56–183

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LPL - EDI
    5h 8m
    £62–183

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    4h 29m
    £58–164

Preston to Ratho by train, tram, and bus

Calendar101Weekly Services
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£71Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Preston, England and Ratho, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 23m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Station Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 58m.

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