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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Preston is to bus which costs £9 - £30 and takes 2h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Preston is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leeds and arriving at Preston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Leeds to Preston?

The distance between Leeds and Preston is 61 miles. The road distance is 55.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Preston without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £9 - £45.

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

The train from Leeds to Preston takes 1h 39m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Preston bus from?

Leeds to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Leeds to Preston?

The best way to get from Leeds to Preston is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £9 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £30 and takes 2h 52m.

Where does the Leeds to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Leeds to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leeds to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Preston is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Leeds to Preston.

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

Book your Leeds to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2139+ hotels available in Preston.

Leeds to Preston - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Leeds to Preston by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to PrestonYork - Blackpool North / ...
1h 39m
£9–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk073 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationUk030
2h 52m
£9–30
Drive 55.5 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Preston55.5 mi
1h 26m
£14–20

Leeds to Preston by train

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1h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 60.9 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Leeds to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £9–45 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange in around 2h 52m.

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