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 £20 - £50 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 drive which takes 3h 14m 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 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 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 33m and costs £30 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m 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 33m and costs £30 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £50 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 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 14m to drive from Stirling to Preston.

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

Book your Stirling to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2138+ 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 StreetAlloa - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to PrestonGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
3h 33m
£33–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationM8
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus StationUk030
5h 33m
£20–46
Drive 197.6 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Preston197.6 mi
3h 14m
£49–70
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)GLA - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
6h 21m
£80–169
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Stirling to HaymarketDunblane - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to PrestonEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 48m
£40–215
Train #2
1. Take the train from Stirling to PrestonInverness - London Euston
4h
£60–80
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationM8
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57 to Preston Coach Stationmegabus M11
5h 33m
£22–56
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Edinburgh Park
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
6h 38m
£91–220

Stirling to Preston by train and foot

228Weekly Services

3h 33mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 220.2 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 33m.

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