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

The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Preston is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Coventry to Preston is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Coventry and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Coventry station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Pool Meadow Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Coventry and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Coventry and arriving at Preston. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 14m.

How far is it from Coventry to Preston?

The distance between Coventry and Preston is 122 miles. The road distance is 125.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Coventry to Preston without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £15 - £80.

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

The train from Coventry to Preston takes 2h 14m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Coventry to Preston bus from?

Coventry to Preston bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Pool Meadow Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Coventry to Preston train from?

Coventry to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Coventry station.

Train or bus from Coventry to Preston?

The best way to get from Coventry to Preston is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £15 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the Coventry to Preston bus arrive?

Coventry to Preston bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Coventry to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Coventry to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Coventry to Preston is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Coventry to Preston.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Coventry to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2h 14m
£15–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk980
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus Uk030
4h 28m
Drive 124.4 mi
1. Drive from Coventry to Prestoncar 124.4 mi
2h 6m
£31–44
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Preston / ...
2h 57m
£26–159

Coventry to Preston by train

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Distance: 121.5 mi
Duration: 2h 14m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Coventry to Preston every 2 hours. Tickets cost £15–80 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange in around 4h 28m.

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