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

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Prestonpans by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, line 26 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Ayres Wyndbus bus 26
    3h 24m
    £71–120

  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 Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
    6h 12m
    £33–103

  3. Drive 178.1 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Prestonpanscar car 178.1 mi
    3h 28m
    £44–63

  4. Train, 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
    6h 55m
    £69–177

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Preston to Prestonpans.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 199.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Ayres Wynd via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 6h 12m.

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