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How to get fromPreston to Livingstonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Livingston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 4m
    £61–109

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Deer Parkbus bus Uk090
    4h 43m
    £28–61

  3. Drive  178.5 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Livingstoncar car 178.5 mi
    3h 6m
    £44–64

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    5h 28m
    £66–172

  5. Train via Coatbridge

    1. Take the train from Preston to Whifflettrain train
    3h 47m
    £40–67

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LPL - EDI
    5h 13m
    £72–202

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    5h 27m
    £59–172

Preston to Livingston by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration3h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 4m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 31m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Deer Park via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 43m.

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