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

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Preston is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 8h 3m.

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 £50 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Croydon to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Sumner Road Croydon and arriving at Bus Station via Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

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 £50 - £120.

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 bus from?

Croydon to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

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 £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 8h 3m.

Where does the Croydon to Preston bus arrive?

Croydon to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

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 8m 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?

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

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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 - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 11m
£54–119
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Stationbus Uk030
8h 3m
£32–45
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
7h 51m
£40–88
Drive 230 mi
1. Drive from Croydon to Prestoncar 230 mi
4h 8m
£58–83
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 38m
£88–310
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 11m
£222–399
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 6m
£90–218
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 8m
£333–640

Croydon to Preston by train and foot

219Weekly Services

3h 11mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest 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 £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £27–40 and the journey takes 6h.

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