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

The cheapest way to get from Consett to Preston is to bus which costs £20 - £40 and takes 6h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Consett to Preston is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Consett and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Consett station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Consett Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Bus Station via Sutton Street and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Consett to Preston?

The distance between Consett and Preston is 161 miles. The road distance is 105.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Consett to Preston without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Consett to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Consett to Preston bus from?

Consett to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sutton Street station.

Train or bus from Consett to Preston?

The best way to get from Consett to Preston is to bus which takes 6h 34m and costs £20 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £20 - £110 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Consett to Preston bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Consett to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Consett to Preston is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Consett to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2181+ hotels available in Preston.

Consett to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Consett to Preston by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from The Cricketers to Interchangebus X45
2. Take the train from Metrocentre to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain
3h 40m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 177
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
6h 34m
£20–40
Drive 104.8 mi
1. Drive from Consett to Prestoncar 104.8 mi
2h 8m
£26–37
Train
1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
4h 24m
£20–109

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Consett to Preston.

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Distance: 160.2 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Consett Bus Station Stand B to Bus Station via Wharton Park, Sutton Street, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Consett Bus Station Stand B to Preston via Wharton Park, Durham, and Leeds in around 4h 24m.

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