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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Stirlingtrain train
    3h 1m
    £35–110

  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 Islamic Centrebus bus M8 / ...
    4h 53m
    £25–95

  3. Drive 198.2 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Stirlingcar car 198.2 mi
    3h 18m
    £48–70

  4. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain train
    5h 59m
    £80–208

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Stirlingtrain train Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
    3h 26m
    £79–142

  6. Bus via Meikle Earnock

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus X36
    6h 10m
    £43–97

  7. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LPL - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Stirlingtrain train
    6h 22m
    £88–214

Preston to Stirling by train

Calendar32Weekly Trains
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

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

Lumo operates a train from Preston to Stirling 4 times a day. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Islamic Centre via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 53m.

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