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By car (584 km)
6 h 24 min
584 km.
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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$265.81
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$44.30–$189.87

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$303.79
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$278.47

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$620.23
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$518.97

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$620.23
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$518.97

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Glasgow to Preston
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.38–$43.04

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Glasgow to Preston
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.78–$32.91

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25

Stagecoach West Scotland

Phone:
+44 1292 613500
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.02
Bus from Bus Station to Well
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.57–$8.23

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$265.81
Train from Carlisle to Preston
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.37–$151.89
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$88.60

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Glasgow to Preston
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.77–$59.49

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Ayr to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72–$37.97
Train from Ayr to Paisley
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.19–$32.91
Train from Auchinleck to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$30.38–$69.62

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$126.58
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$44.30
Train from Carlisle to Preston
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$69.62

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46
Train from Carlisle to Preston
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$20.25–$27.85

West Coast Railways

Phone:
+44 1524 732100
Email:
Website:
westcoastrailways.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Preston is to bus which costs $26.09 - $70.65 and takes 5h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Preston Bus Station via Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Preston. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Preston via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Ayr to Preston?

The distance between Ayr and Preston is 373 km. The road distance is 285.7 km.

How do I travel from Ayr to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $54.35 - $260.87 .

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Preston?

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Ayr to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Preston bus from?

Ayr to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Preston train from?

Ayr to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Preston?

The best way to get from Ayr to Preston is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs $54.35 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26.09 - $70.65 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Ayr to Preston bus arrive?

Ayr to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Preston train arrive?

Ayr to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Preston is 286 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Ayr to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Ayr to Preston?

Book your Ayr to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2006+ hotels available in Preston. Prices start at $38.02 per night.
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