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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Stirling is to bus which costs £16 - £55 and takes 5h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Stirling is to train via Glasgow which takes 3h 14m and costs £26 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Stirling?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Stirling. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Islamic Centre via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Stirling?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Preston and arriving at Stirling. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Preston to Stirling?

The distance between Preston and Stirling is 221 miles. The road distance is 199.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Stirling without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 3h 14m and costs £26 - £120.

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

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Stirling bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Stirling train from?

Preston to Stirling train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Stirling?

The best way to get from Preston to Stirling is to train via Glasgow which takes 3h 14m and costs £26 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £55 and takes 5h 7m.

Where does the Preston to Stirling bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Stirling train arrive?

Preston to Stirling train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Preston to Stirling?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Stirling is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Preston to Stirling.

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

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Where can I stay near Stirling?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Stirling by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 StirlingGlasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
3h 14m
£27–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Islamic CentreM8
5h 7m
£17–53
Drive 198.2 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Stirling198.2 mi
3h 16m
£49–71
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirling
5h 54m
£87–185
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to StirlingLondon Euston - Inverness
4h
£60–80
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Bus Station181
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to StirlingGlasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
5h 50m
£36–56
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirling
6h 25m
£92–225
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirling
5h 48m
£51–169

Preston to Stirling by train and foot

211Weekly Services

3h 14mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 220.2 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Stirling via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Islamic Centre via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 7m.

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