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How to get fromEdinburgh to Prestonby train, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Preston by train, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Restontrain train Edinburgh - Newcastle
    2. Take the taxi from Reston to Prestontaxi taxi
    49 min
    £34–50

  2. Drive 41.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Prestoncar car 41.6 mi
    53 min
    £11–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Prestontaxi taxi 41.6 mi
    53 min
    £270–320

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  • Distance: 53.2 mi
  • Duration: 49 min

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Preston. However, you can take the train to Reston then take the taxi to Preston. Alternatively, you can drive from Edinburgh to Preston in around 53 min.

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