What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Preston is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Preston is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £70 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Preston. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Preston via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Brighton to Preston?

The distance between Brighton and Preston is 263 miles. The road distance is 274.4 miles.

How do I travel from Brighton to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Brighton to Preston without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £70 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Brighton to Preston?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Brighton to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Preston bus from?

Brighton to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Preston train from?

Brighton to Preston train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Preston?

The best way to get from Brighton to Preston is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £70 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 33m.

Where does the Brighton to Preston bus arrive?

Brighton to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Brighton to Preston train arrive?

Brighton to Preston train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Preston is 274 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Brighton to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Brighton to Preston?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Brighton to Preston?

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2309+ hotels available in Preston.

Brighton to Preston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Brighton to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 5m
£74–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
8h 33m
£44–76
Drive 272.8 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Prestoncar 272.8 mi
4h 41m
£68–98
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 21m
£108–297
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain Brighton - London Victoria
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Stationbus Uk030
8h 41m
£50–90
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 12m
£78–217
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 29m
£84–189
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain
6h 35m
£111–262

Brighton to Preston by train and foot

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4h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 261.7 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Preston via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 33m.

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