Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 11:20AM Preston | 6h10 | 05:30PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 04:35PM Preston | 6h30 | 11:05PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
Avanti West Coast | 10:05AM Preston | 4h15 | 02:20PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
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The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Preston to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.The average ticket from Preston to Edinburgh will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 3 buses that leave Preston for Edinburgh every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way. On Sat, Feb 15 the direct buses cover the 245 km distance in an average of 5 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 15 m. The slowest buses will take 6 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Distance 151 miles (244 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€14) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Bus providers 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 02:25 |
Last bus 22:17 |
Travel to Edinburgh from Preston from $10 (€9) with Omio’s bus partners National Express, TransPennine Express and Megabus! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.
National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Preston - Edinburgh bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Preston, Bus Station, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Edinburgh, Bus Station, located 0.4 miles (687 m) away from the city centre.
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