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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Preston

Composite routes from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Preston

Cheapest
6 h 15 min
Car
550 km.
from $30

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$227.84

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$329.10

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$582.26

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$26.58–$265.81

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Preston
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.71–$50.63

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$265.81

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$120.25

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Every 4 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

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

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Preston is to bus which costs $31.52 - $43.48 and takes 6h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Preston is to night train which takes 2h 23m and costs $76.09 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station station and arriving at Preston Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Preston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Preston?

The distance between Edinburgh Waverley Station and Preston is 306 km. The road distance is 288.3 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Preston without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $43.48 - $228.26 .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Preston?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston takes 2h 33m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Waverley Station to Preston bus from?

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Waverley Station to Preston train from?

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Preston train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Preston?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Preston is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs $43.48 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $31.52 - $43.48 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Edinburgh Waverley Station to Preston bus arrive?

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Preston Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh Waverley Station to Preston train arrive?

Edinburgh Waverley Station to Preston train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Waverley Station to Preston is 288 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Preston?

Book your Edinburgh Waverley Station to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh Waverley Station to Preston?

Book your Edinburgh Waverley Station to Preston bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Preston?

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