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

The cheapest way to get from Grantham to Preston is to bus which costs £10 - £28 and takes 6h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grantham to Preston is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Grantham and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Grantham to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Boots and arriving at Bus Station via Victoria Embankment, Greyfriar Gate and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Grantham and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Grantham to Preston. However, there are services departing from Grantham and arriving at Preston via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Grantham to Preston?

The distance between Grantham and Preston is 142 miles. The road distance is 123.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Grantham to Preston without a car is to train via Leeds which takes 3h 21m and costs £26 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Grantham to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grantham to Preston bus from?

Grantham to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Greyfriar Gate station.

Where do I catch the Grantham to Preston train from?

Grantham to Preston train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.

Train or bus from Grantham to Preston?

The best way to get from Grantham to Preston is to train via Leeds which takes 3h 21m and costs £26 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £28 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Grantham to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Grantham to Preston train arrive?

Grantham to Preston train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Grantham to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Grantham to Preston is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Grantham to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2136+ hotels available in Preston.

Grantham to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Leeds
best
1. Take the train from Grantham to LeedsLondon Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to PrestonYork - Blackpool North / ...
3h 21m
£27–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Greyfriar Gate to Shudehill InterchangeUk079
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationUk030
6h 16m
£11–28
Drive 122.5 mi
1. Drive from Grantham to Preston122.5 mi
2h 43m
£30–44
Train
1. Take the train from Grantham to Manchester PiccadillyNorwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to PrestonManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
3h 40m
£24–102

Grantham to Preston by train

129Weekly Trains

3h 21mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 140.8 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

You can take a train from Grantham to Preston via Leeds in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boots to Bus Station via Victoria Embankment, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Greyfriar Gate, and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 16m.

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