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

The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Preston is to bus which costs £35 - £120 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundee to Preston is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Dundee and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundee station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Seagate Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Dundee and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dundee and arriving at Preston. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Dundee to Preston?

The distance between Dundee and Preston is 250 miles. The road distance is 236 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundee to Preston without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £80 - £130.

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

The train from Dundee to Preston takes 4h 19m including transfers and departs once a week.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Preston bus from?

Dundee to Preston bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Seagate Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Preston train from?

Dundee to Preston train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Dundee station.

Train or bus from Dundee to Preston?

The best way to get from Dundee to Preston is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £120 and takes 6h 35m.

Where does the Dundee to Preston bus arrive?

Dundee to Preston bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Dundee to Preston train arrive?

Dundee to Preston train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Dundee to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Preston is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Dundee to Preston.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dundee to Preston?

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Dundee to Preston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Dundee to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
4h 19m
£80–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
6h 35m
£35–118
Drive 234.6 mi
1. Drive from Dundee to Prestoncar 234.6 mi
4h 5m
£57–82
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Malmaison to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 20m
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 36m
£79–166
Train via Stirling
1. Take the train from Dundee to Stirlingtrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stirling to Prestontrain Southbound
5h 6m
£58–112
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Malmaison to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 38m
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 3m
£111–282

Dundee to Preston by train

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Distance: 248.1 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

Caledonian Sleeper operates a train from Dundee to Preston once a week. Tickets cost £80–130 and the journey takes 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seagate Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 35m.

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