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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Whitburn is to bus which costs £16 - £55 and takes 5h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Whitburn is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Whitburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Whitburn. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Heartlands Services Northbound via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Preston to Whitburn?

The distance between Preston and Whitburn is 213 miles. The road distance is 175.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Whitburn without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 55m and costs £19 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Preston to Whitburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Whitburn bus from?

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

Where does the Preston to Whitburn bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Whitburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Whitburn is 175 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Preston to Whitburn.

Where can I stay near Whitburn?

There are 583+ hotels available in Whitburn.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Whitburn 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to HaymarketLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to CrossX18
3h 55m
£20–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heartlands Services Northbound902
5h 26m
£17–54
Drive 174.4 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Whitburn174.4 mi
2h 58m
£44–63
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
6h 16m
£69–163
Bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Bus Station181
5h 46m
£32–44
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
6h 19m
£83–218

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

54Weekly Planes

4h 6mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 212.2 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Heartlands Services Northbound via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 26m.

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