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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Preston is to bus which costs £11 - £40 and takes 3h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Preston is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £22 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buchanan Bus Station station and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Preston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Scotland to Preston?

The distance between Scotland and Preston is 192 miles. The road distance is 182.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Preston without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £22 - £110.

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

The train from Glasgow Central to Preston takes 2h 23m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Preston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Scotland to Preston train from?

Scotland to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Preston?

The best way to get from Scotland to Preston is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £22 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £40 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Scotland to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Scotland to Preston train arrive?

Scotland to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Preston is 183 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Scotland to Preston.

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

Book your Scotland to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Scotland to Preston bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2122+ hotels available in Preston.

Scotland to Preston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Scotland to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2h 23m
£22–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
3h 50m
£11–40
Drive 181.6 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Prestoncar 181.6 mi
3h 4m
£45–65
Fly from Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
3h 55m
£81–200
Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 5m
£93–256

Scotland to Preston by train

223Weekly Trains

2h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 190.5 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

What companies run services between Scotland and Preston, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £22–110 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £11–40 and the journey takes 3h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.

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