What is the travel distance from Preston to Edinburgh?

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

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.

Bus Preston to Edinburgh from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Preston to Edinburgh on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15pm	Preston Bus Station	6h 10m	11:25pm	Ratho Station, Opp Lochend Road	Cheapest
Bus	4:30pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	5h 53m	10:23pm	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	Fastest
Bus	5:15pm	Preston Bus Station	6h 38m	11:53pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Preston Bus Station	6h 26m	11:41pm	Edinburgh Haymarket Station North (Stop HB)	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Preston Bus Station	6h 31m	11:46pm	Edinburgh Princess Street (Stop PF)	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Preston Bus Station	6h 18m	11:33pm	Drum Brae	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Preston Bus Station	6h 22m	11:37pm	Edinburgh Zoo North (Stop 1)	No tags

Next departures for Preston to Edinburgh on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15pm	Preston Bus Station	6h 10m	11:25pm	Ratho Station, Opp Lochend Road	Cheapest
Bus	4:30pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	5h 53m	10:23pm	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	Fastest
Bus	5:15pm	Preston Bus Station	6h 38m	11:53pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Preston Bus Station	6h 26m	11:41pm	Edinburgh Haymarket Station North (Stop HB)	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Preston Bus Station	6h 31m	11:46pm	Edinburgh Princess Street (Stop PF)	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Preston Bus Station	6h 18m	11:33pm	Drum Brae	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Preston Bus Station	6h 22m	11:37pm	Edinburgh Zoo North (Stop 1)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:57 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Preston to Edinburgh

We recommend carpooling

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 $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

246 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $85	Average Duration6h 26m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$39 - $365	Average Duration2h 33m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$33 - $33	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,293 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11293 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $25

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Where are the popular stops in Preston and Edinburgh?

Stops in Preston

A - Preston City Centre Bus Station

B - Preston Bus Stop

Stops in Edinburgh

A - Bus Station

B - Edinburgh Airport

C - Haymarket

D - 23 The Mound

E - Princes Street

F - St. Andrew Square

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Preston to Edinburgh by bus

What is the travel distance from Preston to Edinburgh?
The distance between Preston and Edinburgh is around 246 km (153 miles).
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

11-11

$21

11-12

$33

Today

$31

11-14

$24

11-15

$29

11-16

$23

11-17

$21

11-18

$21

The cheapest trip from Preston to Edinburgh was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $21

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 $21 to $87 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 $21 which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually Megabus UK will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.