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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Preston is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 9h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Preston is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £70 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Bus Station via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Preston. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Preston via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Colchester to Preston?

The distance between Colchester and Preston is 264 miles. The road distance is 241.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £70 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Colchester to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Preston bus from?

Colchester to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Preston train from?

Colchester to Preston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Preston?

The best way to get from Colchester to Preston is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £70 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 9h 43m.

Where does the Colchester to Preston bus arrive?

Colchester to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Colchester to Preston train arrive?

Colchester to Preston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Preston is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Colchester to Preston.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2138+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool StreetNorwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to PrestonLondon Euston - Preston / ...
3h 35m
£73–287
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road StationA6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Station
9h 43m
£44–85
Drive 239.9 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Preston239.9 mi
4h 41m
£59–85
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
5h 8m
£92–319
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
9h 12m
£49–171
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)STN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
6h 42m
£68–179
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)STN - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
7h 4m
£75–157
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
5h 40m
£105–318
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Preston
7h 6m
£68–274

Colchester to Preston by train, foot, and subway

225Weekly Services

3h 35mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 262.3 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Preston via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Bus Station via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 9h 43m.

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