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 £25 - £110 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 15m and costs £40 - £65.

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 Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. 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 35m.

How far is it from Ayr to Preston?

The distance between Ayr and Preston is 233 miles. The road distance is 178 miles.

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 35m and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m 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 Ayr 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 35m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £110 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 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Ayr to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Ayr to Preston - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 43 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Ayr to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 35m
£77–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
5h 57m
£26–105
Drive 177 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Prestoncar 177 mi
3h 15m
£44–63
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 22m
£79–200
Line 43 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Well Roadbus 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain
4h 49m
£52–124
Train, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 48m
£84–211

Ayr to Preston by train

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3h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 231.3 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Preston via Glasgow Central in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 57m.

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