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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Ratho is to bus which costs £17 - £60 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Ratho is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Ratho?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Ratho station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Station Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Preston to Ratho?

The distance between Preston and Ratho is 199 miles. The road distance is 183.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Ratho without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £23 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Preston to Ratho, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Ratho bus from?

Preston to Ratho bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Preston to Ratho?

The best way to get from Preston to Ratho is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £23 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £60 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Preston to Ratho bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Ratho?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Ratho is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Preston to Ratho.

Where can I stay near Ratho?

There are 2471+ hotels available in Ratho.

Preston to Ratho - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to HaymarketLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 14m
£24–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station RoadAir / ...
4h 50m
£18–56
Drive 182.2 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Ratho182.2 mi
3h 7m
£45–65
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
5h 5m
£65–157
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
5h 7m
£74–211
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
4h 45m
£43–166

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

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Distance: 198.2 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Haymarket 5 times a day. Tickets cost £18–110 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 Station Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 50m.

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