How to get from Preston to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Preston to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 151 miles (244 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus | |
Fastest mode | Bus • $20 (€18) • 8 h 5 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus |
Travel 151 miles (244 km) by bus from Preston to Edinburgh. FlixBus is the main travel company operating this journey. Travelers can even take a direct from Preston to Edinburgh.
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $25 (€22). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Northern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom operating trains from Preston to Edinburgh. It operates a wide range of services, from express trains to local services, and offers a variety of ticket types. Express trains are the fastest services, with journey times of up to two hours. Local services are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Northern Rail also offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of refreshments. The most popular routes for Northern Rail are between major cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance travel company operating over 550 travel per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates travel services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express travel have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most travel come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your travel to Edinburgh from Preston, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
Travel Preston to Edinburgh by bus.
A bus is the fastest way to get to Edinburgh from Preston with an average travel time for this journey around 8 h 5 min.
The distance is approximately 151 miles (244 km) from Preston to Edinburgh.
The average frequency per day from Preston to Edinburgh is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Preston to Edinburgh as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
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