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

The cheapest way to get from Montrose to Preston is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Montrose to Preston is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Montrose and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Montrose to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Montrose High Street and arriving at Bus Station via Dundee Slessor Gardens and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Montrose and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Montrose to Preston. However, there are services departing from Montrose and arriving at Preston via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Montrose to Preston?

The distance between Montrose and Preston is 280 miles. The road distance is 264.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Montrose to Preston without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 52m and costs £60 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Montrose to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montrose to Preston bus from?

Montrose to Preston bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Montrose High Street station.

Where do I catch the Montrose to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Montrose to Preston?

The best way to get from Montrose to Preston is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 52m and costs £60 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Montrose to Preston bus arrive?

Montrose to Preston bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Dundee Slessor Gardens station.

Where does the Montrose to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Montrose to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Montrose to Preston is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Montrose to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Montrose 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 Montrose to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 52m
£60–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montrose High Street to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus
2. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
8h 15m
£38–74
Drive 262.6 mi
1. Drive from Montrose to Prestoncar 262.6 mi
4h 44m
£65–94
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Montrose to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 33m
£100–258
Train
1. Take the train from Montrose to Dundeetrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Dundee to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
5h 59m
£62–99
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Montrose to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
7h 24m
£107–262
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Montrose to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Prestontrain
7h 24m
£92–226

Montrose to Preston by train

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Distance: 278.2 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Montrose to Preston via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montrose High Street to Bus Station via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Buchanan Bus Stn, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 15m.

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