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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Preston is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 27m.

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 27m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds to Preston. However, there are services departing from City Square F and arriving at Arrival Stand via Halifax Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

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 55.9 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 £23 - £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 First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield, depart from City Square F 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 £23 - £45. Alternatively, you can line 508 bus and line 591 bus and line 152 bus, which costs and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the Leeds to Preston bus arrive?

Leeds to Preston bus services, operated by First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield, arrive at Halifax Bus 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 27m 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.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2181+ hotels available in Preston.

Leeds to Preston - 3 ways to travel via train, line 508 bus, and line 591 bus

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 Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
1h 39m
£23–45
Drive 55.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leeds to Prestoncar 55.6 mi
1h 27m
£14–20
Line 508 bus, line 591 bus, line 152 bus
1. Take the bus from City Square F to Halifax Bus Stationbus 508
2. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 591
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Standbus 152
4h 28m

Leeds to Preston by train

117Weekly Trains

1h 39mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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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 £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from City Square F to Arrival Stand via Halifax Bus Station and Bus Station in around 4h 28m.

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