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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Preston is to bus and train which costs £40 - £85 and takes 8h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Preston is to train via London which takes 3h 44m and costs £70 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Preston. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Preston via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Guildford to Preston?

The distance between Guildford and Preston is 241 miles. The road distance is 226 miles.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Preston without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 44m and costs £70 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Guildford to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Preston bus from?

Guildford to Preston bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Preston train from?

Guildford to Preston train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Guildford to Preston?

The best way to get from Guildford to Preston is to train via London which takes 3h 44m and costs £70 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Guildford to Preston bus arrive?

Guildford to Preston bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Guildford to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Guildford to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Preston is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Guildford to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2139+ hotels available in Preston.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Guildford to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to London WaterlooGuildford - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to PrestonLondon Euston - Preston / ...
3h 44m
£71–232
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Guildford to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
5h 49m
£38–321
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Station
7h 49m
Drive 224.7 mi
1. Drive from Guildford to Preston224.7 mi
4h 4m
£55–80
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
4h 12m
£68–233
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Milton Keynes Coachway230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
8h 13m
£42–85
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
4h 26m
£91–220
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)LGW - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
6h 36m
£79–189

Guildford to Preston by train and subway

226Weekly Services

3h 44mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 239.7 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Preston via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Newhall St in around 7h 49m.

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