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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Preston:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Preston costing on average $59 (€48).
A bus is $268 (€219) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Preston costing on average $306 (€250).
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
Flight takes on average 5h 8m.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Preston
How to get from Edinburgh to Preston by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Preston is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM5h40Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)2:10 PMPreston, Bus Station$381One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM5h40Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)2:10 PMPreston, Bus Station$381One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W336938:52 AM2h22Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:14 AMPreston station (PRE)$621One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W3339810:52 AM2h23Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:15 PMPreston station (PRE)$621One-way0 transfers
W849008:11 AM2h34Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:45 AMPreston station (PRE)$771One-way0 transfers- W8490610:11 AM2h34Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)12:45 PMPreston station (PRE)$771One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:20 AM5h50Edinburgh, St Andrew's House2:10 PMPreston, Bus Station$381One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 AM7h35Edinburgh, Bus Station2:10 PMPreston, Bus Station$381One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:39 AM5h31Edinburgh, Drum Brae South2:10 PMPreston, Bus Station$421One-way1 transfer
BA1437 · BA13806:25 PM4h15Edinburgh Airport10:40 PMManchester Airport$2031One-way1 transfer
BA8875 · BA89062:05 PM5h20Edinburgh Airport7:25 PMManchester Airport$3241One-way1 transfer- BA1441 · BA13789:15 AM11h50Edinburgh Airport9:05 PMManchester Airport$4111One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Preston:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Preston costing on average $59 (€48).
A bus is $268 (€219) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Preston costing on average $306 (€250).
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 58m.
Flight takes on average 5h 8m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Preston as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Preston station (PRE).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus to go to Preston by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express to go to Preston by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express.
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