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

The cheapest way to get from Crawley to Preston is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crawley to Preston is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £70 - £170.

Is there a direct train between Crawley and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Crawley to Preston. However, there are services departing from Three Bridges and arriving at Preston via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Crawley to Preston?

The distance between Crawley and Preston is 242 miles. The road distance is 249.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Crawley to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Crawley to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crawley to Preston train from?

Crawley to Preston train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Three Bridges station.

Where does the Crawley to Preston train arrive?

Crawley to Preston train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Crawley to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Crawley to Preston is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Crawley to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2325+ hotels available in Preston.

Crawley to Preston - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Crawley to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Three Bridges to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 31m
£72–163
Drive 248.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Crawley to Prestoncar 248.4 mi
4h 23m
£61–89
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Crawley to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
8h 5m
£62–144
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Three Bridges to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 47m
£99–328
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 44m
£71–244
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 10m
£71–243
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Crawley to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction 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 32m
£127–279

Crawley to Preston by train and foot

215Weekly Services

3h 31mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Crawley to Preston.

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Distance: 240.6 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Three Bridges to Preston via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 31m.

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