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

The cheapest way to get from Epping to Preston is to bus which costs £19 - £45 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Epping to Preston is to subway and train which takes 3h 24m and costs £40 - £230.

Is there a direct train between Epping and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Epping station to Preston. However, there are services departing from Epping station and arriving at Preston via Tottenham Court Road station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Epping to Preston?

The distance between Epping and Preston is 229 miles. The road distance is 222.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Epping to Preston without a car is to subway and train which takes 3h 24m and costs £40 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Epping to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Epping to Preston train from?

Epping to Preston train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Epping station.

Where does the Epping to Preston train arrive?

Epping to Preston train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Tottenham Court Road station.

Can I drive from Epping to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Epping to Preston is 223 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Epping to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2163+ hotels available in Preston.

Epping to Preston - 7 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Epping to Preston by subway, train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Epping station to Tottenham Court Road stationsubway Central
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Preston / ...
3h 24m
£44–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Preston Coach Stationbus megabus M11
8h
£20–43
Drive 221.4 mi
1. Drive from Epping to Prestoncar 221.4 mi
3h 38m
£54–78
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 59m
£73–260
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 34m
£54–182
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 36m
£88–241
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 50m
£71–147

Epping to Preston by subway and train

216Weekly Services

3h 24mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 227.8 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

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

Megabus UK operates a bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Preston Coach Station once daily. Tickets cost £18–25 and the journey takes 5h 55m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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