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

The cheapest way to get from Chichester to Preston is to bus which costs £45 - £70 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chichester to Preston is to train via London which takes 4h 35m and costs £70 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Chichester and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Chichester to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Market and arriving at Bus Station via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Chichester and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Chichester to Preston. However, there are services departing from Chichester and arriving at Preston via Horsham, Victoria station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Chichester to Preston?

The distance between Chichester and Preston is 281 miles. The road distance is 260 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chichester to Preston without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 35m and costs £70 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Chichester to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chichester to Preston bus from?

Chichester to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Market station.

Where do I catch the Chichester to Preston train from?

Chichester to Preston train services, operated by Southern, depart from Chichester station.

Train or bus from Chichester to Preston?

The best way to get from Chichester to Preston is to train via London which takes 4h 35m and costs £70 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Chichester to Preston bus arrive?

Chichester to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where does the Chichester to Preston train arrive?

Chichester to Preston train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Horsham station.

Can I drive from Chichester to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Chichester to Preston is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Chichester to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 1218+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Chichester to Horshamtrain
2. Take the train from Horsham to London Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain
4h 35m
£74–302
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Market to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B25
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bus Stationbus B18
8h 55m
£46–67
Drive 258.5 mi
1. Drive from Chichester to Prestoncar 258.5 mi
4h 38m
£63–91
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chichester to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 37m
£85–204
Train
1. Take the train from Chichester to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
7h 8m
£48–388
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Friary Bus Stationbus 70
2. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airportbus
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
10h 59m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Havant to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 48m
£78–272
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Chichester to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain
7h 7m
£109–327

Chichester to Preston by train and subway

210Weekly Services

4h 35mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 279.7 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a train from Chichester to Preston via Horsham, London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market to Bus Station via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 8h 55m.

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