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Edinburgh Airport, Great Britain → Preston, Great Britain

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh Airport to Preston

Composite routes from Edinburgh Airport to Preston

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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
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$240.50

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
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$265.81

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
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$607.57

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
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

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Airport to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99
Bus from Glasgow to Preston
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.78–$32.91

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Airport to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$21.52

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$265.81
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

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Haymarket to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$120.25
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
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 Airport (EDI) to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Preston is to bus which costs $30.43 - $70.65 and takes 5h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $59.78 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Airport and arriving at Preston Bus Station via Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Preston. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Preston via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Preston?

The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Preston is 314 km. The road distance is 299.1 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $45.65 - $239.13 .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Preston?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Preston bus from?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Preston bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, depart from Airport station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Preston train from?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Preston train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, depart from Haymarket station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Preston?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Preston is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs $45.65 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30.43 - $70.65 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Preston bus arrive?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Preston bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Preston train arrive?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Preston train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Preston is 299 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Preston.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Preston?

Book your Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Preston bus 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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