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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Preston is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 44m.

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 34m and costs £55 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Preston. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Coach Stn via Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

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 34m.

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 34m and costs £55 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m 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 34m and costs £55 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 9h 16m.

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 44m 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?

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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 Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Preston / ...
3h 34m
£55–288
Train via Peterborough
cheapest
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
9h 5m
£43–171
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
4. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Coach Stnbus 181 / ...
9h 16m
£55–107
Drive 239.9 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Prestoncar 239.9 mi
4h 44m
£58–84
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 8m
£86–319
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 21m
£58–190
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 37m
£71–158
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 48m
£97–308
Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain
6h 44m
£63–310

Colchester to Preston by bus and train

81Weekly Services

9h 5mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 262.3 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

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 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stn via Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 9h 16m.

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