How to travel from Preston to Edinburgh
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You can get from Preston to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
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Travel Information from Preston to Edinburgh
 | Distance | 151 miles (244 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 | Ticket price range | $51 - $60 |
 | Cheapest mode | Train • $51 (€42) • 2 h 24 min |
 | Fastest mode | Train • $51 (€42) • 2 h 24 min |
 | Popular travel companies | National Express or Avanti West Coast |
Take a bus or train to travel 151 miles (244 km) between Preston and Edinburgh. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 2 h 24 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $51 (€42). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or Avanti West Coast among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Preston to Edinburgh.
Travel Tips
There are 2 ways to get from Preston to Edinburgh: bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Edinburgh is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around $51 (€42) compared to other travel options to Edinburgh:
Taking a train is about $9 (€7) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $60 (€49) for this trip.
The quickest way to travel between Preston and Edinburgh is by train, which takes on average 2 h 24 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, getting to Edinburgh by bus can take on average 6 h 15 min.
The distance from Preston to Edinburgh is approximately 151 miles (244 km).
The average frequency per day from Preston to Edinburgh is:
- 10 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Preston and Edinburgh as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Preston to Edinburgh:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Elder Street.
- Most travelers board their train from Preston and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Preston to Edinburgh:
- You can go to Edinburgh from Preston by bus with National Express. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $60 (€49) with National Express from Preston to Edinburgh on Omio.
- You can go to Edinburgh from Preston by train with Avanti West Coast. You'll see cheap train tickets for $51 (€42) with Avanti West Coast from Preston to Edinburgh on Omio.
Before traveling from Preston to Edinburgh, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
- A bus ticket for this trip is costing $60 (€49) one way on average.
- A train ticket for this route costs on average $51 (€42) one way.
But we recommend booking Preston to Edinburgh tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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