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

The cheapest way to get from Halifax to Preston is to train which costs £8 - £11 and takes 1h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Halifax to Preston is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Halifax and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Halifax to Preston. However, there are services departing from George Street 23 and arriving at Arrival Stand via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Halifax and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Halifax and arriving at Preston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Halifax to Preston?

The distance between Halifax and Preston is 44 miles. The road distance is 40.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Halifax to Preston without a car is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £8 - £11.

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

The train from Halifax to Preston takes 1h 8m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Halifax to Preston bus from?

Halifax to Preston bus services, operated by First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield, depart from George Street 23 station.

Where do I catch the Halifax to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Halifax to Preston?

The best way to get from Halifax to Preston is to train which takes 1h 8m and costs £8 - £11. Alternatively, you can line 591 bus and line 152 bus, which costs and takes 3h 29m.

Where does the Halifax to Preston bus arrive?

Halifax to Preston bus services, operated by First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Halifax to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Halifax to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Halifax to Preston is 41 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Halifax to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2181+ hotels available in Preston.

Halifax to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, line 591 bus, and line 152 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Halifax to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
1h 8m
£8–11
Line 591 bus, line 152 bus
1. Take the bus from George Street 23 to Bus Stationbus 591
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Standbus 152
3h 29m
Drive 40.7 mi
1. Drive from Halifax to Prestoncar 40.7 mi
1h 5m
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Halifax to Prestontaxi 40.7 mi
1h 5m
£100–130

Halifax to Preston by train

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Distance: 43.9 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Halifax to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £8–11 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from George Street 23 to Arrival Stand via Bus Station in around 3h 29m.

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