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

The cheapest way to get from Doncaster to Preston is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Doncaster to Preston is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Doncaster and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Doncaster to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Street/St James Street and arriving at Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Doncaster and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Doncaster to Preston. However, there are services departing from Doncaster and arriving at Preston via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from Doncaster to Preston?

The distance between Doncaster and Preston is 92 miles. The road distance is 81.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Doncaster to Preston without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 2h 19m and costs £19 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Doncaster to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Doncaster to Preston bus from?

Doncaster to Preston bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, depart from Cleveland Street/St James Street station.

Where do I catch the Doncaster to Preston train from?

Doncaster to Preston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Doncaster station.

Train or bus from Doncaster to Preston?

The best way to get from Doncaster to Preston is to train via Manchester which takes 2h 19m and costs £19 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Doncaster to Preston bus arrive?

Doncaster to Preston bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/A3 station.

Where does the Doncaster to Preston train arrive?

Doncaster to Preston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Doncaster to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Doncaster to Preston is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Doncaster to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2114+ hotels available in Preston.

Doncaster to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Doncaster to Preston by train, bus, or car

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Train via Manchester
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Preston / ...
2h 19m
£20–53
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
2h 48m
£13–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cleveland Street/St James Street to Meadowhall Interchange/A3bus X2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
4h 44m
Drive 81.4 mi
1. Drive from Doncaster to Prestoncar 81.4 mi
1h 53m
£20–29

Doncaster to Preston by train

116Weekly Trains

2h 19mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Doncaster to Preston.

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Distance: 91.4 mi
Duration: 2h 19m

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

You can take a train from Doncaster to Preston via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland Street/St James Street to Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Shudehill Interchange in around 4h 44m.

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