What is the cheapest way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Preston is to bus and train which costs £14 - £60 and takes 6h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Preston is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £50 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Elephant & Castle Station and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Heygate Street and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Elephant & Castle Station to Preston?

The distance between Elephant & Castle Station and Preston is 213 miles. The road distance is 222.6 miles.

How do I travel from Elephant & Castle Station to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £50 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Preston?

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elephant & Castle Station to Preston bus from?

Elephant & Castle Station to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Train or bus from Elephant & Castle Station to Preston?

The best way to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Preston is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £50 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £70 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Elephant & Castle Station to Preston bus arrive?

Elephant & Castle Station to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Elephant & Castle Station to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Elephant & Castle Station to Preston is 223 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Elephant & Castle Station to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2150+ hotels available in Preston.

Elephant & Castle Station to Preston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Elephant & Castle Station to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to PrestonLondon Euston - Preston / ...
3h 3m
£50–210
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to PrestonManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
6h 44m
£15–56
Drive 221.3 mi
1. Drive from Elephant & Castle Station to Preston221.3 mi
3h 51m
£55–80
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
4h 8m
£73–251
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus StationUk030
7h 51m
£19–67
Fly London City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LCY - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
6h 12m
£200–418
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
4h 57m
£91–239
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)LCY - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
6h 31m
£258–510

Elephant & Castle Station to Preston by bus and train

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Distance: 211.4 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Elephant & Castle Station, Greater London, England and Preston, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £50–210 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 6h 40m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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