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

The cheapest way to get from Earlston to Preston is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Earlston to Preston is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Earlston and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Earlston to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Earlston Bus Stance and arriving at Bus Station via Galashiels Transport Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Earlston and Preston?

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

How far is it from Earlston to Preston?

The distance between Earlston and Preston is 165 miles. The road distance is 149.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Earlston to Preston without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 4m and costs £35 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Earlston to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Earlston to Preston bus from?

Earlston to Preston bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Galashiels Transport Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Earlston to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Earlston to Preston?

The best way to get from Earlston to Preston is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Earlston to Preston bus arrive?

Earlston to Preston bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Halston Hotel station.

Where does the Earlston to Preston train arrive?

Earlston to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Earlston to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Earlston to Preston is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Earlston to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2368+ hotels available in Preston.

Earlston to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Earlston to Preston by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus X95
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
5h 4m
£35–81
Train
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 6m
£74–153
Drive 149.1 mi
1. Drive from Earlston to Prestoncar 149.1 mi
2h 46m
£37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus X95
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
7h 6m
£35–66

Earlston to Preston by bus and train

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5h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 164.4 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Earlston, The Scottish Borders, Scotland and Preston, England?

You can take a bus from Melrose Road to Preston via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Earlston Bus Stance to Bus Station via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Halston Hotel, and Bus Station in around 7h 6m.

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