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Compare train, bus, and flight for Preston to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, while a flight costs an average of $397.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$66 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $397 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Preston to Edinburgh:
A bus is $32 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Edinburgh costing on average $66 (€55).
A bus is $363 (€303) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Edinburgh costing on average $397 (€332).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 38m.
Bus takes on average 5h 39m.
The journey is about 1h 10m faster (2h 36m by train vs 3h 46m by car) and roughly $42 (€35) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($66 (€55) vs $108 (€90)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Preston to Edinburgh
How to get from Preston to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 PM6h18Preston, Bus Station11:33 PMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South$211One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 PM6h18Preston, Bus Station11:33 PMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South$211One-way1 transfer
Fastest
W342861:54 PM2h24Preston station (PRE)4:18 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$321One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W342137:54 AM2h25Preston station (PRE)10:19 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$321One-way0 transfers
- W341449:54 AM2h26Preston station (PRE)12:20 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$321One-way0 transfers
- W3394111:53 AM2h26Preston station (PRE)2:19 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$351One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 PM6h26Preston, Bus Station11:41 PMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)$211One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 PM6h38Preston, Bus Station11:53 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$211One-way1 transfer
NX181 · NX5912:25 AM8h00Preston, Bus Station10:25 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$451One-way1 transfer
- BA1359 · BA14448:35 AM3h50Manchester Airport12:25 PMEdinburgh Airport$1681One-way1 transfer
- BA1363 · BA145412:20 PM4h15Manchester Airport4:35 PMEdinburgh Airport$1681One-way1 transfer
- BA1379 · BA14426:55 AM4h25Manchester Airport11:20 AMEdinburgh Airport$1681One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Edinburgh:
A bus is $32 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Edinburgh costing on average $66 (€55).
A bus is $363 (€303) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Edinburgh costing on average $397 (€332).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 38m.
Bus takes on average 5h 39m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Loganair, Brussels Airlines, BA Cityflyer, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express.
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