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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Rothes is to bus which costs £30 - £110 and takes 10h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Rothes is to drive which takes 5h 59m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Rothes?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Rothes. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Kirk Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 5, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.

How far is it from Preston to Rothes?

The distance between Preston and Rothes is 401 miles. The road distance is 329.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Rothes without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 9h 13m and costs £50 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Preston to Rothes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Rothes bus from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Rothes?

The best way to get from Preston to Rothes is to train via Aberdeen which takes 9h 13m and costs £50 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 10h 54m.

Where does the Preston to Rothes bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Rothes?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Rothes is 330 miles. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Preston to Rothes.

Where can I stay near Rothes?

There are 377+ hotels available in Rothes.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Rothes 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 Aberdeen
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarket
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgin
9h 13m
£52–272
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3Uk093
10h 54m
£32–101
Drive 327.6 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Rothes327.6 mi
5h 59m
£82–118
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Reidhaven Square
6h 56m
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to PerthLondon Euston - Inverness
2. Take the train from Perth to ElginGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
10h 19m
£109–178
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
3. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgin
6h 21m
£112–268
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Reidhaven Square
8h 7m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LPL - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Reidhaven Square
9h 4m

Preston to Rothes by train and bus

71Weekly Services

9h 13mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 398.3 mi
Duration: 9h 13m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Kirk Place via Haymarket, Aberdeen, Elgin, Duff Avenue, and Bus Station in around 9h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Kirk Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 5, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 54m.

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