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 £26 - £60 and takes 5h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stirling to Preston is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £35 - £65.

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 33m.

Is there a direct train between Stirling and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Stirling and arriving at Preston. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Stirling to Preston?

The distance between Stirling and Preston is 208 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 4m and costs £35 - £65.

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

The train from Stirling to Preston takes 3h 4m including transfers and departs three times a day.

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 Lumo, 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 4m and costs £35 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £60 and takes 5h 33m.

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 Lumo, arrive at Preston 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Stirling to Preston?

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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

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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 Prestontrain Southbound
3h 4m
£35–65
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 33m
£26–60
Drive 197.6 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Prestoncar 197.6 mi
3h 16m
£49–71
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 25m
£78–211
Train via Glasgow
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 27m
£52–129
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
£67–122
Bus via Meikle Earnock
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
6h 5m
£36–62
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 6m
£90–227

Stirling to Preston by train

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Distance: 206.8 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

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

Lumo operates a train from Stirling to Preston 3 times a day. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 33m.

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