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 - £45 and takes 8h 44m.

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 30m and costs £60 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Crawley and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Crawley to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Town Centre South and arriving at Bus Station via North Terminal Bus Station and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

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 30m.

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 30m and costs £60 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m 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 30m and costs £60 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 8h 44m.

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 2167+ 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 VictoriaBognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to PrestonLondon Euston - Preston / ...
3h 30m
£65–257
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Newhall StUk920
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus StationUk030
8h 44m
£22–40
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Crawley to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
7h 3m
£27–92
Drive 247.9 mi
1. Drive from Crawley to Preston247.9 mi
4h 20m
£62–90
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Three Bridges to Farringdon
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
4h 58m
£88–283
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LGW - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
5h 45m
£69–240
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)LGW - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
6h 18m
£81–215
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Crawley to Clapham Junction
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
5h 41m
£103–250
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LGW - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Preston
6h 24m
£65–265

Crawley to Preston by train, foot, and bus

227Weekly Services

7h 3mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 241.1 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Centre South to Bus Station via North Terminal Bus Station and Newhall St in around 8h 44m.

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