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How to get fromDurham to Prestonby train, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Durham to Preston by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
    3h 27m
    £22–108
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 177
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Coach Stnbus bus 181 / ...
    5h
    £19–40
  3. Drive 106.3 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Prestoncar car 106.3 mi
    2h 5m
    £27–38

Durham to Preston by train

Calendar130Weekly Trains
Duration3h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Durham, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Durham to Preston via Leeds in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sutton Street to Coach Stn via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 5h.

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