Compare 3 ways to go from Edinburgh to Preston.
Busbud recommends taking the train from Edinburgh to PrestonAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Preston. The journey takes about 2 hours 32 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Edinburgh to Preston: Trip Overview
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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
Edinburgh to Preston Bus
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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Preston from Edinburgh, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Preston was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 with a price of $15To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Edinburgh to Preston, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $15 to $44 for a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Preston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-05-07.
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If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Edinburgh to Preston but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Edinburgh to Preston.
Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Edinburgh to Preston.
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Did you know?
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
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