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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 prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. 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 $19, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m 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 Preston to Edinburgh:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Edinburgh costing on average $54 (€43).
A bus is $173 (€140) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Edinburgh costing on average $205 (€166).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
Flight takes on average 5h 35m.
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$261One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 PM6h18Preston, Bus Station11:33 PMEdinburgh, Drum Brae South$261One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W342861:54 PM2h24Preston station (PRE)4:18 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$621One-way0 transfers
Other options
W85160 · W851645:36 AM4h05Preston station (PRE)9:41 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$311One-way1 transfer- W342917:55 PM2h26Preston station (PRE)10:21 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$351One-way0 transfers
- W342895:53 PM2h31Preston station (PRE)8:24 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$561One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 PM6h26Preston, Bus Station11:41 PMEdinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB)$271One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 PM6h31Preston, Bus Station11:46 PMEdinburgh, Princes Street West (Stop PF)$271One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 PM6h38Preston, Bus Station11:53 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$271One-way1 transfer
BA1369 · BA14644:50 PM5h10Manchester Airport10:00 PMEdinburgh Airport$2271One-way1 transfer- BA1369 · BA14324:50 PM5h30Manchester Airport10:20 PMEdinburgh Airport$2271One-way1 transfer
- BA1369 · BA14664:50 PM6h10Manchester Airport11:00 PMEdinburgh Airport$2271One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Edinburgh:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Edinburgh costing on average $54 (€43).
A bus is $173 (€140) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Edinburgh costing on average $205 (€166).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
Flight takes on average 5h 35m.
- 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 Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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