What is the cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Charing Cross to Preston is to bus which costs £20 - £50 and takes 6h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Charing Cross to Preston is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £50 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Charing Cross and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Charing Cross to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square and arriving at Bus Station via Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Charing Cross and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Charing Cross station to Preston. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Preston via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Charing Cross to Preston?

The distance between Charing Cross and Preston is 211 miles. The road distance is 220.8 miles.

How do I travel from Charing Cross to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Preston without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £50 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Charing Cross to Preston?

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Charing Cross to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Preston bus from?

Charing Cross to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where do I catch the Charing Cross to Preston train from?

Charing Cross to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from Charing Cross to Preston?

The best way to get from Charing Cross to Preston is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £50 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £50 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Charing Cross to Preston bus arrive?

Charing Cross to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Charing Cross to Preston train arrive?

Charing Cross to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Charing Cross to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Charing Cross to Preston is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Charing Cross to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Charing Cross to Preston?

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2162+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to PrestonLondon Euston - Preston / ...
2h 40m
£52–213
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to PrestonManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
7h 13m
£17–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus StationUk030
6h 59m
£20–47
Drive 219.5 mi
1. Drive from Charing Cross to Preston219.5 mi
3h 45m
£55–80
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
3h 56m
£74–253
Fly London City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LCY - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
6h 8m
£201–420
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
4h 20m
£90–234
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)LCY - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
7h 12m
£259–510

Charing Cross to Preston by subway and train

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2h 40mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 209.4 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, England and Preston, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £50–210 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £18–45 and the journey takes 6h.

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