How to get from Stirling to Preston

Compare Trains, Buses and Flights with just one click and find the best one for you
The Best Deals Save up to 70%
The Most Choices Millions of routes worldwide
Easy and Transparent Compare offers with 1 click

What is the best way to travel from Stirling to Preston?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Buses and Flights to Preston from Stirling. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
5h 5m
£16
£16
1
Train
3h 8m
£22
£30
6
Flight
3h 0m
£31
£138
45

What is the cheapest way to reach Preston from Stirling?

You can reach Preston with just £16 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Monday
from £22
Tuesday
from £31
Wednesday
from £31
Thursday
from £32
Friday
from £55
Saturday
from £16
Sunday
from £65

    Cheapest Trains Monday

  • ScotRail
    3h 27m
    0
    05:21
    Stirling
    Central Station
    08:48
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £22
  • ScotRail
    3h 23m
    0
    07:21
    Stirling
    Central Station
    10:44
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £22
  • ScotRail
    3h 8m
    0
    06:08
    Stirling
    Central Station
    09:16
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £35
  • ScotRail
    3h 30m
    0
    06:27
    Stirling
    Central Station
    09:57
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £35
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Ryanair
    12h 15m
    0
    11:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    23:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £33
  • EasyJet Airline
    6h 35m
    0
    16:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    23:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £84
  • R Airlines
    8h 5m
    0
    15:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    23:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £125
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    19h 0m
    0
    15:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £216

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • R Airlines
    7h 40m
    0
    09:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    17:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £31
  • Ryanair
    4h 25m
    0
    14:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    19:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £77
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 20m
    0
    15:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    18:40
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £88
  • Aer Lingus
    3h 35m
    0
    11:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    15:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £108

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Ryanair
    11h 15m
    0
    07:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    18:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £31
  • R Airlines
    16h 5m
    0
    07:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    23:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £48
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    3h 35m
    0
    20:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    00:05
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £66
  • EasyJet Airline
    15h 50m
    0
    07:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    23:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £67

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Ryanair
    6h 55m
    0
    06:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    12:55
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £32
  • R Airlines
    5h 15m
    0
    17:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    23:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £48
  • EasyJet Airline
    7h 40m
    0
    07:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    14:40
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £77
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    4h 15m
    0
    08:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    12:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £159

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Ryanair
    15h 55m
    0
    07:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    23:25
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £55
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 0m
    0
    11:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    14:40
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £203
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    24h 5m
    0
    20:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    20:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £216
  • Aer Lingus
    22h 35m
    0
    11:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £233

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    5h 5m
    0
    09:15
    Stirling
    Forth Valley College
    14:20
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Ryanair
    14h 30m
    0
    07:35
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    22:05
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £59
  • EasyJet Airline
    7h 30m
    0
    07:15
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    14:45
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £84
  • R Airlines
    14h 20m
    0
    07:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    21:25
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £124
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    25h 50m
    0
    10:10
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    12:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £212

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • EasyJet Airline
    25h 25m
    0
    06:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    07:50
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £65
  • Ryanair
    4h 0m
    0
    07:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:50
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £88
  • Loganair
    13h 10m
    0
    18:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    07:40
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £224
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    14h 0m
    0
    20:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £310

What are the fastest trips from Stirling to Preston?

You can get to Preston from Stirling in just 3h 0m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Monday
from 3h 8m
Tuesday
from 3h 20m
Wednesday
from 3h 35m
Thursday
from 4h 15m
Friday
from 3h 0m
Saturday
from 5h 5m
Sunday
from 4h 0m

    Fastest Trains Monday

  • ScotRail
    3h 8m
    0
    06:08
    Stirling
    Central Station
    09:16
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £35
  • ScotRail
    3h 23m
    0
    07:21
    Stirling
    Central Station
    10:44
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £22
  • ScotRail
    3h 27m
    0
    05:21
    Stirling
    Central Station
    08:48
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £22
  • ScotRail
    3h 30m
    0
    06:27
    Stirling
    Central Station
    09:57
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £35
  • Fastest Flights Monday

  • EasyJet Airline
    6h 35m
    0
    16:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    23:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £84
  • R Airlines
    8h 5m
    0
    15:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    23:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £125
  • Ryanair
    12h 15m
    0
    11:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    23:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £33
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    19h 0m
    0
    15:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £216

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 20m
    0
    15:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    18:40
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £88
  • Aer Lingus
    3h 35m
    0
    11:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    15:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £108
  • Ryanair
    4h 25m
    0
    14:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    19:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £77
  • R Airlines
    7h 40m
    0
    09:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    17:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £31

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    3h 35m
    0
    20:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    00:05
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £66
  • Ryanair
    11h 15m
    0
    07:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    18:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £31
  • EasyJet Airline
    15h 50m
    0
    07:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    23:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £67
  • R Airlines
    16h 5m
    0
    07:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    23:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £48

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    4h 15m
    0
    08:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    12:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £159
  • R Airlines
    5h 15m
    0
    17:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    23:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £48
  • Ryanair
    6h 55m
    0
    06:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    12:55
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £32
  • EasyJet Airline
    7h 40m
    0
    07:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    14:40
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £77

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 0m
    0
    11:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    14:40
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £203
  • Loganair
    14h 20m
    0
    18:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    08:50
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £248
  • Ryanair
    15h 55m
    0
    07:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    23:25
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £55
  • Aer Lingus
    22h 35m
    0
    11:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £233

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    5h 5m
    0
    09:15
    Stirling
    Forth Valley College
    14:20
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Jet2.com
    6h 50m
    0
    09:45
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    16:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £268
  • EasyJet Airline
    7h 30m
    0
    07:15
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    14:45
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £84
  • R Airlines
    14h 20m
    0
    07:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    21:25
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £124
  • Ryanair
    14h 30m
    0
    07:35
    Glasgow Airport
    Glasgow Airport
    22:05
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £59

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Ryanair
    4h 0m
    0
    07:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:50
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £88
  • Aer Lingus
    8h 40m
    0
    11:55
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    20:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £362
  • Loganair
    13h 10m
    0
    18:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    07:40
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £224
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    14h 0m
    0
    20:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £310
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Stirling to Preston

What are the most popular stations in Stirling and Preston?

In Stirling, you will usually depart from Central Station, Forth Valley College or Goosecroft Coach Station, while in Preston you will be arriving at Coach Station, Central Station or Little Oaks Coach Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Preston from Stirling? With 5 connections between 2 Train, Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Stirling and Preston, you can pay as low as £16 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from EasyJet Airline: you will get to Preston in just 3h 0m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Stirling and Preston are Ryanair, EasyJet Airline and Eastern Air Lines (2011), but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Stirling and Preston is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Cornton Vale or to Bamber Bridge, and look at flights from Glasgow Airport, and landing at Blackpool Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Stirling to Preston?

The most popular companies between Stirling and Preston, are Ryanair, EasyJet Airline and Eastern Air Lines (2011). Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: ScotRail

Airlines: Ryanair, EasyJet Airline, Eastern Air Lines (2011) and 4 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Stirling to Preston

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Stirling to Preston. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Stirling to Preston

How can I reach Preston from Stirling?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Train, Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Preston from Stirling.

How far is Preston from Stirling?

The distance between Stirling and Preston is 273.3 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Stirling and Preston?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 7 kgs of CO2, a train 10 kgs, a car 46 kgs, and a flight 67 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Stirling to Preston?

You can get to Preston with just £16 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Stirling to Preston?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Preston in just 3h 0m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline.

More routes to Stirling and to Preston

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Stirling and to Preston. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

The CheckMyBus App

Free Download

App Store
CheckMyBus App
Close
GPDR CheckMyBus shield

We value your privacy!

To show you the best bus deals, we and our partners use technical, analytical, and marketing cookies for ads personalisation. We remember your anonymized details to provide a personalized experience.