What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Dumfries House?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Dumfries House is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Dumfries House?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Dumfries House is to drive which takes 3h and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Dumfries House?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Dumfries House. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Coal Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Dumfries House?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Dumfries House. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Auchinleck via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Preston to Dumfries House?

The distance between Preston and Dumfries House is 169 miles. The road distance is 165.8 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Dumfries House without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Dumfries House without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £45 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Dumfries House?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Preston to Dumfries House, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Dumfries House bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Dumfries House train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Dumfries House?

The best way to get from Preston to Dumfries House is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the Preston to Dumfries House bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Dumfries House train arrive?

Preston to Dumfries House train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Preston to Dumfries House?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Dumfries House is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Preston to Dumfries House.

Where can I stay near Dumfries House?

There are 550+ hotels available in Dumfries House.

Preston to Dumfries House - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Preston to Dumfries House by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central
4h 8m
£47–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
6h 17m
£34–101
Drive 164.8 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Dumfries Housecar 164.8 mi
3h
£41–58

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Distance: 168.3 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Dumfries House, Scotland?

You can take a train from Preston to Dumfries House via Carlisle and Auchinleck in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 3h 55m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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