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

The cheapest way to get from Farnborough to Preston is to bus which costs £17 - £40 and takes 8h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Farnborough to Preston is to train via London which takes 3h 29m and costs £55 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Farnborough and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Farnborough station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Frimley station and arriving at Bus Station via London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Farnborough and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Farnborough to Preston. However, there are services departing from Farnborough (Main) and arriving at Preston via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Farnborough to Preston?

The distance between Farnborough and Preston is 244 miles. The road distance is 220.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Farnborough to Preston without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 29m and costs £55 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Farnborough to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Farnborough to Preston bus from?

Farnborough to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 station.

Where do I catch the Farnborough to Preston train from?

Farnborough to Preston train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Farnborough (Main) station.

Train or bus from Farnborough to Preston?

The best way to get from Farnborough to Preston is to train via London which takes 3h 29m and costs £55 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £40 and takes 8h 22m.

Where does the Farnborough to Preston bus arrive?

Farnborough to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Farnborough to Preston train arrive?

Farnborough to Preston train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Farnborough to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Farnborough to Preston is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Farnborough to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2165+ hotels available in Preston.

Farnborough to Preston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Farnborough to Preston by 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.

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Farnborough (Main) to London Waterlootrain Basingstoke - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Preston / ...
3h 29m
£58–258
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk920
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Stationbus Uk030
8h 22m
£17–38
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
7h 44m
£23–87
Drive 219.2 mi
1. Drive from Farnborough to Prestoncar 219.2 mi
3h 55m
£53–77
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 26m
£60–233
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
5h 33m
£32–301
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke 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
4h 26m
£82–194
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 42m
£122–371

Farnborough to Preston by bus and train

140Weekly Services

7h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 243 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a train from Farnborough (Main) to Preston via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Frimley station to Bus Station via London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Newhall St in around 8h 22m.

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