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

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Preston is to bus via Birmingham which costs £25 - £45 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Preston is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £65 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport North Terminal and arriving at Bus Station via Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Preston. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Preston via Victoria station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Gatwick to Preston?

The distance between Gatwick and Preston is 238 miles. The road distance is 245.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gatwick to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £65 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Gatwick to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Preston bus from?

Gatwick to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport North Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Preston train from?

Gatwick to Preston train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train or bus from Gatwick to Preston?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Preston is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Gatwick to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gatwick to Preston train arrive?

Gatwick to Preston train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Gatwick to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Preston is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Gatwick to Preston.

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

Book your Gatwick to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 1380+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 15m
£65–157
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk920
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Stationbus Uk030
8h 10m
£25–42
Drive 243.8 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick to Prestoncar 243.8 mi
4h 16m
£60–87
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 34m
£75–223
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 424
9h 5m
£48–111
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 24m
£73–236
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
4h 43m
£65–217

Gatwick to Preston by train and subway

190Weekly Services

3h 15mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Gatwick to Preston.

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Distance: 236.9 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Preston via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Bus Station via Newhall St in around 8h 10m.

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