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

The cheapest way to get from Crawley to Preston is to bus which costs £22 - £55 and takes 8h 28m.

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 26m and costs £60 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Crawley and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Crawley station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via North Terminal Bus Station and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

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 Crawley and arriving at Preston via Victoria station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Crawley to Preston?

The distance between Crawley and Preston is 242 miles. The road distance is 249.3 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 26m and costs £60 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Crawley to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crawley to Preston bus from?

Crawley to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Crawley to Preston train from?

Crawley to Preston train services, operated by Southern, depart from Crawley station.

Train or bus from Crawley to Preston?

The best way to get from Crawley to Preston is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £60 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £55 and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Crawley to Preston bus arrive?

Crawley to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Crawley to Preston train arrive?

Crawley to Preston train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Crawley to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Crawley to Preston is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m 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 2123+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Crawley to London Victoriatrain Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Preston / ...
3h 26m
£65–246
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Newhall Stbus Uk920
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Stationbus Uk030
8h 28m
£22–52
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Crawley to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
6h 53m
£27–101
Drive 247.9 mi
1. Drive from Crawley to Prestoncar 247.9 mi
4h 20m
£61–88
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 53m
£81–283
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 38m
£66–231
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 5m
£73–184
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 26m
£102–277
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain
6h 12m
£73–286

Crawley to Preston by train and subway

226Weekly Services

3h 26mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 241 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a train from Crawley to Preston via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via North Terminal Bus Station and Newhall St in around 8h 28m.

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