There are 6 ways to get from Prestonpans to Liverpool by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 52m£54–138Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 802
7h 31m£40–74Drive 208.3 mi
- Drive from Prestonpans to Liverpoolcar 208.3 mi
4h 16m£52–75Fly to Liverpool
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
4h 49m£72–173Fly to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 27m£73–186Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 23m£72–192
Prestonpans to Liverpool by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Prestonpans to Liverpool is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Prestonpans to Liverpool is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Prestonpans to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Ayres Wynd and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Princes Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Prestonpans to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Prestonpans and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Edinburgh Waverley and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Prestonpans and Liverpool is 236 miles. The road distance is 209.5 miles.
The best way to get from Prestonpans to Liverpool without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £50 - £140.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Prestonpans to Liverpool, including transfers.
Prestonpans to Liverpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.
Prestonpans to Liverpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Prestonpans to Liverpool is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 31m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Prestonpans, Scotland and Liverpool, England?
You can take a train from Prestonpans to Liverpool Lime Street via Edinburgh Waverley and Preston in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayres Wynd to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Princes Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 31m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Monday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £55–200
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool via Derry
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £55–200
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £55–210
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £28–90
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Prestonpans to Liverpool bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Prestonpans to Liverpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prestonpans to Liverpool is 209 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Prestonpans to Liverpool.
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