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 £20 - £90 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Stirling is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £40 - £100.

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 Stirling Baptist Church via Buchanan Bus Station and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Stirling?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Preston and arriving at Stirling. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Preston to Stirling?

The distance between Preston and Stirling is 208 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 which takes 3h 1m and costs £40 - £100.

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

The train from Preston to Stirling takes 3h 1m including transfers and departs three times a day.

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 Lumo, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Stirling?

The best way to get from Preston to Stirling is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £40 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £90 and takes 4h 58m.

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 Lumo, arrive at Stirling station.

Can I drive from Preston to Stirling?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Stirling is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Preston to Stirling.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Stirling?

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Preston to Stirling - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Stirling by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Stirlingtrain
3h 1m
£40–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park and Ridebus Uk091
4h 58m
£21–90
Drive 198.2 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Stirlingcar 198.2 mi
3h 18m
£49–71
Train, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain
6h 19m
£75–248
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Stirlingtrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
3h 26m
£78–143
Bus via Meikle Earnock
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X36 / ...
6h 12m
£42–93
Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain
6h 19m
£83–244

Preston to Stirling by train

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Distance: 206.7 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

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

Lumo operates a train from Preston to Stirling 4 times a day. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Stirling Baptist Church via Buchanan Bus Station and Park and Ride in around 4h 58m.

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