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

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  1. Train via London

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    1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain train Guildford - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Preston / ...
    3h 47m
    £59–153

  2. Drive 225.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Guildford to Prestoncar car 225.2 mi
    4h 6m
    £55–80

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra2
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    8h 17m

  4. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    4h 11m
    £67–224

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    5h 39m
    £117–183

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra2
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 55m

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    4h 33m
    £102–224

Guildford to Preston by train and subway

Calendar216Weekly Services
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Guildford, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Guildford to Preston via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, and Newhall St in around 8h 55m.

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