Bus Tickets from Preston to Edinburgh

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Next departures for Preston to Edinburgh on October 5
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Preston Bus Station
Drum BraeCheapestFastest
Flixbus
Preston Bus Station
Edinburgh Regent RoadNo tags
Flixbus
Preston Bus Station
Edinburgh Haymarket Station North (Stop HB)No tags
Flixbus
Preston Bus Station
Edinburgh Princess Street (Stop PF)No tags
Flixbus
Preston Bus Station
Edinburgh Zoo North (Stop 1)No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Preston to Edinburgh

Bus
Average PriceUS$18 - US$76Average Duration6h 26m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$28 - US$255Average Duration2h 33m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average PriceUS$23 - US$23Average Duration3h 10m
10kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Preston to Edinburgh

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
3h 10mAverage Duration
US$23Cheapest ticket
10kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Preston to Edinburgh: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$23
Average Bus Trip Duration6h 26m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure5:15pm
Distance246 km

Preston to Edinburgh Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Preston - Edinburgh

  1. What is the travel distance from Preston to Edinburgh?

    The distance between Preston and Edinburgh is around 246 km (153 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Preston to Edinburgh?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Preston City Centre Bus Station, in Preston, and end it at Bus Station, in Edinburgh.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10-03
US$17
10-04
US$17
Today
US$48
10-06
US$18
10-07
US$17
10-08
US$17
10-09
US$17
10-10
US$19
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Preston to Edinburgh was searched and found on Oct 7, 2025 with a price of US$17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Preston to Edinburgh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$17 to US$50 for a bus ticket from Preston to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$17 which is on 2025-10-07.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Preston to Edinburgh.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Preston to Edinburgh, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Preston to Edinburgh that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Preston to Edinburgh.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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