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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Stonehaven is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Stonehaven is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Stonehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Stonehaven. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Stonehaven Barclay Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Dundee South Marketgait. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Stonehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Stonehaven. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Stonehaven via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Preston to Stonehaven?

The distance between Preston and Stonehaven is 304 miles. The road distance is 285.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Stonehaven without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £65 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Preston to Stonehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Stonehaven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Stonehaven train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Stonehaven?

The best way to get from Preston to Stonehaven is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs £65 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 16m.

Where does the Preston to Stonehaven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Stonehaven train arrive?

Preston to Stonehaven train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Preston to Stonehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Stonehaven is 286 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Preston to Stonehaven.

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

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Where can I stay near Stonehaven?

There are 644+ hotels available in Stonehaven.

Preston to Stonehaven - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stonehaventrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
5h 22m
£69–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus
3. Take the bus from Dundee South Marketgait to Stonehaven Barclay Streetbus
8h 16m
£38–71
Drive 284 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Stonehavencar 284 mi
4h 58m
£71–102
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
5h 25m
£96–250
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Stonehaventrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
5h 46m
£85–148
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
6h 27m
£104–294
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Stonehaventrain
7h 37m
£98–239

Preston to Stonehaven by train

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Distance: 302.4 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Stonehaven via Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Stonehaven Barclay Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee South Marketgait in around 8h 16m.

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