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

The cheapest way to get from Gateshead to Preston is to bus which costs £12 - £40 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gateshead to Preston is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Gateshead and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Gateshead to Preston station. However, there are services departing from John Dobson Street and arriving at Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Gateshead and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Gateshead to Preston. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Preston via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Gateshead to Preston?

The distance between Gateshead and Preston is 151 miles. The road distance is 119 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gateshead to Preston without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £21 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Gateshead to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gateshead to Preston bus from?

Gateshead to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Gateshead to Preston train from?

Gateshead to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Gateshead to Preston?

The best way to get from Gateshead to Preston is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £21 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £40 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Gateshead to Preston bus arrive?

Gateshead to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Gateshead to Preston train arrive?

Gateshead to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Gateshead to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Gateshead to Preston is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Gateshead to Preston.

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

Book your Gateshead to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Gateshead to Preston?

Book your Gateshead to Preston bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2008+ hotels available in Preston.

Gateshead to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 591 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to CarlisleMorpeth - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to PrestonGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2h 46m
£21–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Shudehill InterchangeUk073
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationUk030
5h 35m
£13–37
Drive 118.3 mi
1. Drive from Gateshead to Preston118.3 mi
2h 26m
£30–43
Bus, line 591 bus, line 152 bus
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station133 / ...
2. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Bus Station591
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Stand152
7h 17m

Gateshead to Preston by train

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Distance: 150 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a train from Newcastle to Preston via Carlisle in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Dobson Street to Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange in around 5h 35m.

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