What is the cheapest way to get from Saint Andrews to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Saint Andrews to Preston is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 7h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saint Andrews to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Saint Andrews to Preston is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Saint Andrews and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Saint Andrews station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Overgate and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Saint Andrews and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Saint Andrews to Preston. However, there are services departing from Cupar and arriving at Preston via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Saint Andrews to Preston?

The distance between Saint Andrews and Preston is 243 miles. The road distance is 229.9 miles.

How do I travel from Saint Andrews to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Saint Andrews to Preston without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 56m and costs £70 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Saint Andrews to Preston?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Saint Andrews to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saint Andrews to Preston bus from?

Saint Andrews to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.

Where do I catch the Saint Andrews to Preston train from?

Saint Andrews to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.

Train or bus from Saint Andrews to Preston?

The best way to get from Saint Andrews to Preston is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 56m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Saint Andrews to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Saint Andrews to Preston train arrive?

Saint Andrews to Preston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Saint Andrews to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Saint Andrews to Preston is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Saint Andrews to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2258+ hotels available in Preston.

Saint Andrews to Preston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Saint Andrews to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Cupar to Haymarkettrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
4h 56m
£74–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
7h 26m
£39–84
Drive 228.6 mi
1. Drive from Saint Andrews to Prestoncar 228.6 mi
4h 7m
£58–84
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
7h 28m
£89–214
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X59 / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 25m
£51–115
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
5h 47m
£59–85
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
7h 43m
£95–235
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 45m
£110–282

Saint Andrews to Preston by bus and train

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Distance: 241.1 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland and Preston, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Preston via Railway Station, Cupar, and Haymarket in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Railway Station, Overgate, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 26m.

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