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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Paisley is to bus which costs £25 - £90 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Paisley is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £55 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Paisley?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Paisley. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at St Mirren Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Paisley?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Paisley. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Paisley Gilmour Street via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Preston to Paisley?

The distance between Preston and Paisley is 199 miles. The road distance is 189.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Paisley without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £55 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Preston to Paisley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Paisley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Paisley train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Paisley?

The best way to get from Preston to Paisley is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £90 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Preston to Paisley bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Paisley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Paisley?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Paisley is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Preston to Paisley.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Preston to Paisley?

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Where can I stay near Paisley?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2h 33m
£58–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
4h 47m
£25–88
Drive 188.8 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Paisleycar 188.8 mi
3h 13m
£46–67
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
5h 31m
£66–185
Bus, line 26 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Central Station to Park Roadbus 26
6h 6m
£43–94
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
5h 39m
£66–185
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
4h 41m
£64–162

Preston to Paisley by train

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Distance: 197.5 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £21–35 and the journey takes 3h 55m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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