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872 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Elgin to Preston

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Cheapest
By car (872 km)
9 h 18 min
872 km.
from $47
Fastest
Plane from Elgin (Aberdeen International Airport) to Preston (London City Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
9 h 18 min
872 km.
from $11.37
Train
7 h 57 min
432 km.
from $341.35
Bus
10 h 52 min
432 km.
from $105.96
Train, Plane (Train to Aberdeen International Airport)
5 h 56 min
432 km.
from $189.74
Train, Plane (Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport)
5 h 47 min
432 km.
from $189.33
Train, Plane (Train to Aberdeen International Airport)
7 h 52 min
432 km.
from $263.65

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Inverness Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97
Bus from Glasgow to Preston
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$41.77

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Inverness Bus Station to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38
Bus from Glasgow to Preston
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.78–$31.64

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–$253.16
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$253.16
Train from Birmingham International to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$59.49–$177.21

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:
$40.50–$56.96

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$63.29–$240.50

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$55.69–$75.95

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Elgin to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$26.58–$59.49
Train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.30–$101.26
Train from Elgin to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$69.62–$164.55
Train from Elgin to Inverness
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$34.18

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Inverness to Preston
Ave. Duration:
7h 44m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$94.93–$126.58

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:
$49.37–$120.25
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$120.25
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$43.04

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–$15.19

Airlines

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Aberdeen International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$405.05
Plane from Inverness Dalcross Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$582.26
Plane from Aberdeen International Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$468.34

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Preston is to bus which costs $54.35 - $103.26 and takes 10h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Preston is to train and fly which takes 5h 47m and costs $108.70 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Preston Bus Station via Bus Station, Inverness Bus Station and Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Preston. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Preston via Aberdeen and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Elgin to Preston?

The distance between Elgin and Preston is 621 km. The road distance is 557.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Preston without a car is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs $103.26 - $478.26 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Elgin to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Preston bus from?

Elgin to Preston bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Inverness Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Preston?

The best way to get from Elgin to Preston is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs $103.26 - $478.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $103.26 and takes 10h 52m.

Where does the Elgin to Preston bus arrive?

Elgin to Preston bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Elgin and Preston?

It is currently 06:10 at both, Elgin and Preston.

Where does the Elgin to Preston train arrive?

Elgin to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Elgin to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Preston is 557 km. It takes approximately 6h 12m to drive from Elgin to Preston.

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

Book your Elgin to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2035+ hotels available in Preston. Prices start at $36.78 per night.
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