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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Arbroath is to bus which costs £30 - £110 and takes 7h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Arbroath is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Arbroath Burnside Drive via Buchanan Bus Station and Dundee South Marketgait. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Arbroath via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Preston to Arbroath?

The distance between Preston and Arbroath is 266 miles. The road distance is 251.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Arbroath without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 41m and costs £80 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Preston to Arbroath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Arbroath bus from?

Preston to Arbroath bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Arbroath train from?

Preston to Arbroath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Arbroath?

The best way to get from Preston to Arbroath is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 41m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Preston to Arbroath bus arrive?

Preston to Arbroath bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Preston to Arbroath train arrive?

Preston to Arbroath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Preston to Arbroath?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Arbroath is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Preston to Arbroath.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Arbroath?

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Where can I stay near Arbroath?

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Preston to Arbroath - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Arbroath by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Arbroathtrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
4h 41m
£83–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
7h 18m
£32–109
Drive 250 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Arbroathcar 250 mi
4h 28m
£62–89
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain
5h 30m
£105–280
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Dundeetrain London Euston - Inverness
5h 38m
£84–132
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain
7h 45m
£105–249
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain
6h 31m
£125–326
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain
6h 56m
£98–224

Preston to Arbroath by train

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Distance: 264.9 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Arbroath via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Arbroath Burnside Drive via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee South Marketgait in around 7h 18m.

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