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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Preston is to bus and train which costs £28 - £50 and takes 23h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Preston is to fly and train which takes 7h 6m and costs £100 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Preston. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Preston via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 40m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Preston?

The distance between Bucharest and Preston is 1472 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Preston without a car is to bus and train which takes 23h 43m and costs £28 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Bucharest to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Preston bus from?

Bucharest to Preston bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Preston train from?

Bucharest to Preston train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Preston?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Preston is to train which takes 36h 40m and costs £290 - £900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £130 - £170 and takes 37h 21m.

Where does the Bucharest to Preston bus arrive?

Bucharest to Preston bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Preston?

Preston is 2h behind Bucharest. It is currently 8:51 AM in Bucharest and 6:51 AM in Preston.

Where does the Bucharest to Preston train arrive?

Bucharest to Preston train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2139+ hotels available in Preston.

Bucharest to Preston - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Bucharest to Preston by plane, train, bus, train (Eurostar), car, car train, busferry, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Manchester Airport (MAN)OTP - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
7h 6m
£107–254
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Manchester, Coach Station
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to PrestonManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
23h 43m
£29–48
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien HbfEc / ...
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen FernbfIce
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Midi79
5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
6. Take the train from London Euston to Preston
36h 40m
£296–875
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bucharest to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Preston
27h 51m
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)OTP - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Preston
8h 35m
£115–289
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BBU - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
11h 15m
£108–201
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)OTP - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Preston
8h 45m
£117–339
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Liverpool (LPL)OTP - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
7h 58m
£129–242
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus StationUk030
37h 21m
£138–165
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ploiești
2. Take the busferry from Ploiești to Manchester, Coach Station
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
2d 7h
£31–134
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bucharest to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Preston
28h 53m
£411–599

Bucharest to Preston by train and foot

7Weekly Services

36h 40mAverage Duration

£296Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,463 mi
Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Preston via Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 36h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bucharest to Bus Station via London Victoria in around 37h 21m.

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