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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Preston is to bus and train which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Preston is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Preston. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Preston via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Croydon to Preston?

The distance between Croydon and Preston is 223 miles. The road distance is 231.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Croydon to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £45 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Croydon to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Preston train from?

Croydon to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from Croydon to Preston?

The best way to get from Croydon to Preston is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 28m.

Where does the Croydon to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Croydon to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Preston is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Croydon to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2186+ hotels available in Preston.

Croydon to Preston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Croydon to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Preston / ...
3h 11m
£47–133
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airportbus
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
8h 46m
£34–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
7h 28m
£46–111
Drive 230 mi
1. Drive from Croydon to Prestoncar 230 mi
4h 7m
£57–82
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 26m
£82–257
Fly London City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 10m
£194–607
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 57m
£111–242
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 41m
£246–707

Croydon to Preston by train and foot

218Weekly Services

3h 11mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 221.7 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from East Croydon to Bus Station via London Victoria, London Victoria, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 28m.

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