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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Irvine is to bus which costs £30 - £100 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Irvine is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £70 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at East Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Irvine?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Irvine via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Preston to Irvine?

The distance between Preston and Irvine is 221 miles. The road distance is 186.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Preston to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Irvine bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Irvine train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Irvine?

The best way to get from Preston to Irvine is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £100 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Preston to Irvine bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Irvine train arrive?

Preston to Irvine train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Preston to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Irvine is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Preston to Irvine.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain Glasgow Central - Ayr
3h 9m
£70–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
5h 30m
£32–98
Drive 185 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Irvinecar 185 mi
3h 25m
£45–66
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
6h 28m
£76–194
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central
4h 24m
£60–134
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
6h 39m
£76–194
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 38m
£75–180

Preston to Irvine by train

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Distance: 219.9 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Irvine via Glasgow Central in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 3h 55m. National Express also services this route once daily.

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