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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Fife is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Fife is to drive which takes 4h and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Fife?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Fife. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Trading Estate via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Fife?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Fife. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Cupar via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Preston to Fife?

The distance between Preston and Fife is 233 miles. The road distance is 224 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Fife without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 2m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Preston to Fife, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Fife bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Fife train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Fife?

The best way to get from Preston to Fife is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 2m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Preston to Fife bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Fife train arrive?

Preston to Fife train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Preston to Fife?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Fife is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Preston to Fife.

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

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Where can I stay near Fife?

There are 907+ hotels available in Fife.

Preston to Fife - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain Preston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
4h 2m
£71–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Trading Estatebus X24
7h 34m
£36–69
Drive 222.7 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Fifecar 222.7 mi
4h
£56–81
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
7h 11m
£86–208
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Dundeetrain London Euston - Inverness
5h 18m
£61–86
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 Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
7h 1m
£92–229
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 Cupartrain
6h 52m
£121–286

Preston to Fife by train

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4h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 231.4 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Cupar via Haymarket in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Trading Estate via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 34m.

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