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

The cheapest way to get from Chelsea to Preston is to bus and line 125 bus which costs £13 - £35 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelsea to Preston is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £45 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Chelsea and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Preston Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Chelsea and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Chelsea station to Preston. However, there are services departing from Victoria station and arriving at Preston via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Chelsea to Preston?

The distance between Chelsea and Preston is 212 miles. The road distance is 221 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelsea to Preston without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £45 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Chelsea to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelsea to Preston bus from?

Chelsea to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Chelsea to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Chelsea to Preston?

The best way to get from Chelsea to Preston is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £45 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £18 - £55 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Chelsea to Preston bus arrive?

Chelsea to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Chelsea to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chelsea to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelsea to Preston is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Chelsea to Preston.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2181+ hotels available in Preston.

Chelsea to Preston - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Chelsea to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Preston / ...
2h 39m
£47–223
Bus, line 125 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Gardner Streetbus 125
8h 7m
£13–31
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
6h 25m
£18–51
Drive 219.7 mi
1. Drive from Chelsea to Prestoncar 219.7 mi
3h 48m
£54–78
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 7m
£60–225
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Preston Bus Stationbus Uk030
6h 40m
£18–50
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 29m
£88–231
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 38m
£119–395
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 54m
£230–737

Chelsea to Preston by subway and train

218Weekly Services

2h 39mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 210.3 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £45–220 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 25m.

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