You can get from Preston to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
To get from Preston to Edinburgh on Jul 08 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 151 miles (244 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight, ferry or train | |
Fastest mode | Train • $32 (€29) • 2 h 22 min | |
Popular travel companies | Transpennine Express or Northern Rail |
Travel 151 miles (244 km) by bus, flight, ferry or train between Preston and Edinburgh. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Transpennine Express or Northern Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Preston to Edinburgh.
There are 4 ways that you can travel between Preston and Edinburgh. You can take a bus, flight, ferry or train.
The cheapest way to go to Edinburgh from Preston is by taking a ferry, which costs on average $1 (€1).
This is compared to other ways of getting to Edinburgh:
Taking a ferry is about $56 (€50) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $56 (€50) for this route.
A ferry is $2 (€2) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Edinburgh costing on average $2 (€2).
Taking a ferry is usually $32 (€29) less than taking a train to Edinburgh, which costs on average $32 (€29) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel between Preston and Edinburgh is by train, which takes on average 2 h 22 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 4 h 9 min.
In comparison, going by flight can take 3 h 35 min on average.
In comparison, going by ferry can take 0 h 0 min on average.
The distance from Preston to Edinburgh is approximately 151 miles (244 km).
The average frequency per day from Preston to Edinburgh is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Edinburgh as scheduled services by bus, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Preston to Edinburgh:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Preston to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Edinburgh as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Preston and Edinburgh.
When planning your trip from Preston to Edinburgh, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Preston to Edinburgh online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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