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

The cheapest way to get from Carnoustie to Preston is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carnoustie to Preston is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Carnoustie and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Carnoustie to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Bonella Street and arriving at Bus Station via Dundee Slessor Gardens and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Carnoustie and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Carnoustie to Preston. However, there are services departing from Carnoustie and arriving at Preston via Dundee and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Carnoustie to Preston?

The distance between Carnoustie and Preston is 258 miles. The road distance is 246.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carnoustie to Preston without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 6m and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Carnoustie to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carnoustie to Preston bus from?

Carnoustie to Preston bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Dundee Slessor Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Carnoustie to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Carnoustie to Preston?

The best way to get from Carnoustie to Preston is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 6m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Carnoustie to Preston bus arrive?

Carnoustie to Preston bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Where does the Carnoustie to Preston train arrive?

Carnoustie to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Carnoustie to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Carnoustie to Preston is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Carnoustie to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Haymarkettrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 6m
£76–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
8h 5m
£35–70
Drive 244.9 mi
1. Drive from Carnoustie to Prestoncar 244.9 mi
4h 21m
£61–88
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carnoustie to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 52m
£100–281
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
6h 15m
£59–85
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
7h 38m
£101–229

Carnoustie to Preston by train

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Distance: 256.4 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from Carnoustie to Preston via Dundee and Haymarket in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bonella Street to Bus Station via Whitehall Street, Dundee Slessor Gardens, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 5m.

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