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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Stonehaven is to bus which costs £21 - £60 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Stonehaven is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Stonehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Stonehaven. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Barclay Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Stonehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Stonehaven. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Stonehaven via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Preston to Stonehaven?

The distance between Preston and Stonehaven is 304 miles. The road distance is 285.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Stonehaven without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 23m and costs £40 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Preston to Stonehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Stonehaven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Stonehaven train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Stonehaven?

The best way to get from Preston to Stonehaven is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 23m and costs £40 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £60 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Preston to Stonehaven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Stonehaven train arrive?

Preston to Stonehaven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Preston to Stonehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Stonehaven is 286 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Preston to Stonehaven.

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

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Where can I stay near Stonehaven?

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

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

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to StonehavenEdinburgh - Aberdeen
5h 23m
£44–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationUk091
8h 9m
£21–57
Drive 284 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Stonehaven284 mi
4h 55m
£71–103
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
5h 5m
£90–282
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to LeedsBlackpool North - York / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to StonehavenLeeds - Aberdeen
8h 15m
£151–243
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
6h 11m
£98–393
Train to Liverpool, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LPL - ABZ
7h 11m
£114–310
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 Aberdeen
7h 3m
£123–391

Preston to Stonehaven by train

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Distance: 302.4 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Stonehaven via Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Barclay Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Square Bus Station in around 8h 9m.

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