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

The cheapest way to get from Fife to Preston is to bus which costs £35 - £130 and takes 7h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fife to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Fife and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Fife to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Trading Estate and arriving at Bus Station via Seagate Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Fife and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Fife to Preston. However, there are services departing from Cupar and arriving at Preston via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Fife to Preston?

The distance between Fife and Preston is 235 miles. The road distance is 224.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fife to Preston without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 16m and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Fife to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fife to Preston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Fife to Preston train from?

Fife to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.

Train or bus from Fife to Preston?

The best way to get from Fife to Preston is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 16m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £130 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Fife to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Fife to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Fife to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Fife to Preston is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Fife to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Fife 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 Cupar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 16m
£78–153
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
7h 9m
£35–124
Drive 223 mi
1. Drive from Fife to Prestoncar 223 mi
3h 58m
£55–79
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 12m
£85–207
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
5h 45m
£81–141
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Cupar 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
6h 14m
£90–218
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cupar 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 27m
£123–299
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Prestontrain
6h 18m
£88–194

Fife to Preston by train

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4h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 233.8 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Cupar to Preston via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trading Estate to Bus Station via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 9m.

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