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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Preston is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 5h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Preston is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Durham University Palatine Centre and arriving at Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Preston. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Preston via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Durham to Preston?

The distance between Durham and Preston is 153 miles. The road distance is 107 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £22 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Durham to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Preston bus from?

Durham to Preston bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Durham University Palatine Centre station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Preston train from?

Durham to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.

Train or bus from Durham to Preston?

The best way to get from Durham to Preston is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £22 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Durham to Preston bus arrive?

Durham to Preston bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Leeds York St Bus Station.

Where does the Durham to Preston train arrive?

Durham to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Durham to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Preston is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Durham to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2148+ hotels available in Preston.

Durham to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 36 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
3h 27m
£22–108
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Durham University Palatine Centre to Leeds York St Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
5h 31m
£19–34
Drive 106.3 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Prestoncar 106.3 mi
2h 5m
£26–37
Bus, line 36 bus, line 125 bus
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 177
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Bolton Interchangebus 36 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Gardner Streetbus 125
6h 32m

Durham to Preston by train

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3h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 151.9 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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 Durham University Palatine Centre to Bus Station via Leeds York St Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 5h 31m.

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