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There are 7 ways to get from Barking to Preston by subway, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Barking station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway subway Hammersmith & City / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 18m
    £73–160

  2. Drive 226.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Barking to Prestoncar car 226.1 mi
    3h 53m
    £55–79

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    8h 8m
    £60–153

  4. Fly London City Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LCY - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    4h 40m
    £215–360

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    4h 7m
    £82–295

  6. Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LCY - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    4h 58m
    £242–531

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    5h 5m
    £121–287

Barking to Preston by subway, foot, and train

Calendar216Weekly Services
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Barking, England and Preston, England?

There is no direct connection from Barking to Preston. However, you can take the subway to King's Cross St. Pancras station, walk to London Euston, then take the train to Preston. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Barking station to Preston via Sloane Square station, London Victoria, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 8h 8m.

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