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How to get fromGirvan to Prestonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Girvan to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    4h 22m
    £64–139

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 29m
    £42–76

  3. Drive  183.8 mi

    1. Drive from Girvan to Prestoncar car 183.8 mi
    3h 23m
    £46–66

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    7h 20m
    £89–236

  5. Bus via Meikle Earnock

    1. Take the bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Streetbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    8h 48m
    £51–77

Girvan to Preston by train

Calendar89Weekly Trains
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Girvan to Preston via Ayr and Glasgow Central in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Bus Station via Ayr Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 29m.

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