How to get from Edinburgh to Preston by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Preston is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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151 miles (244 km) | |
Bus or flight | |
$47 - $689 | |
Bus • $47 (€41) • 5 h 19 min | |
Bus • $47 (€41) • 5 h 19 min | |
Megabus or British Airways |
Take a bus or flight to travel 151 miles (244 km) between Edinburgh and Preston. If speed is a priority, then a bus is the best option with an average duration of 5 h 19 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $47 (€41). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Megabus or British Airways among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Edinburgh to Preston.
You can travel by bus for as low as $19 (€16). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
There are 2 travel options from Edinburgh to Preston: bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel to Preston from Edinburgh is a bus with an average price of $47 (€41).
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Preston:
Taking a bus costs $641 (€550) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $689 (€591).
The quickest way to travel between Edinburgh and Preston is by bus, which takes on average 5 h 19 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a flight requires on average 8 h 35 min of travel time.
The distance from Edinburgh to Preston is approximately 151 miles (244 km).
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