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

The cheapest way to get from Ardrossan to Preston is to line 11 bus and bus which costs £30 - £110 and takes 6h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ardrossan to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Ardrossan and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Ardrossan to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Hill Street and arriving at Bus Station via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Ardrossan and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Ardrossan to Preston. However, there are services departing from Ardrossan Town and arriving at Preston via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Ardrossan to Preston?

The distance between Ardrossan and Preston is 223 miles. The road distance is 193.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ardrossan to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £65 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Ardrossan to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ardrossan to Preston bus from?

Ardrossan to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Hill Street station.

Where do I catch the Ardrossan to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Ardrossan to Preston?

The best way to get from Ardrossan to Preston is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can line 11 bus and bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Ardrossan to Preston bus arrive?

Ardrossan to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Kilmarnock Bus Station.

Where does the Ardrossan to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ardrossan to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Ardrossan to Preston is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Ardrossan to Preston.

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

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Ardrossan to Preston - 6 ways to travel via train, line 11 bus, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 34m
£68–144
Line 11 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus 11
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
6h 57m
£32–108
Drive 192.6 mi
1. Drive from Ardrossan to Prestoncar 192.6 mi
3h 33m
£47–68
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 14m
£75–182
Line 11 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Dunlop Streetbus 11
2. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain
5h 18m
£57–133
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 36m
£80–203

Ardrossan to Preston by train

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Distance: 221.5 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Ardrossan, Scotland and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Preston via Glasgow Central in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hill Street to Bus Station via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 57m.

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