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

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There are 5 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 Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Ayres Wyndbus bus 26
    3h 37m
    £58–102

  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 16m
    £33–68

  3. Drive  178.2 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Prestonpanscar car 178.2 mi
    3h 27m
    £45–65

  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
    6h 40m
    £75–190

  5. 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
    6h 29m
    £81–211

Preston to Prestonpans by train and bus

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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 16m.

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