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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Preston is to bus which costs £18 - £55 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stirling to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Stirling and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Stirling station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Stirling and Preston?

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

How far is it from Stirling to Preston?

The distance between Stirling and Preston is 221 miles. The road distance is 198.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stirling to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £30 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Stirling to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Preston bus from?

Stirling to Preston bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Preston train from?

Stirling to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Stirling station.

Train or bus from Stirling to Preston?

The best way to get from Stirling to Preston is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £30 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £55 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Stirling to Preston bus arrive?

Stirling to Preston bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Stirling to Preston train arrive?

Stirling to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Stirling to Preston?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2123+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 29m
£33–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
5h 24m
£18–51
Drive 197.6 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Prestoncar 197.6 mi
3h 16m
£49–70
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Parktrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 28m
£90–250
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Stirling to Haymarkettrain Dunblane - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 48m
£43–245
Train #2
1. Take the train from Stirling to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
4h
£60–80
Bus via Coach Stn
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Coach Stnbus 181
5h 58m
£22–51
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 13m
£79–179

Stirling to Preston by train and foot

225Weekly Services

3h 29mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 220.2 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a train from Stirling to Preston via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 24m.

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