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

The cheapest way to get from Lichfield to Preston is to bus which costs £12 - £40 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lichfield to Preston is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Lichfield and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Lichfield station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Lichfield and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Lichfield to Preston. However, there are services departing from Lichfield City and arriving at Preston via Lichfield Trent Valley and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Lichfield to Preston?

The distance between Lichfield and Preston is 94 miles. The road distance is 95.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lichfield to Preston without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £24 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Lichfield to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lichfield to Preston bus from?

Lichfield to Preston bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lichfield to Preston train from?

Lichfield to Preston train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Lichfield Trent Valley station.

Train or bus from Lichfield to Preston?

The best way to get from Lichfield to Preston is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £24 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £40 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Lichfield to Preston bus arrive?

Lichfield to Preston bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at The Square Peg station.

Where does the Lichfield to Preston train arrive?

Lichfield to Preston train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Lichfield to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Lichfield to Preston is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Lichfield to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Lichfield to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lichfield Trent Valley to Crewetrain London Euston - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2h 36m
£24–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Square Pegbus X3
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Stationbus Uk030
5h 46m
£13–39
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shrewsbury Arms PHbus 828 / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 4m
Drive 95.1 mi
1. Drive from Lichfield to Prestoncar 95.1 mi
1h 48m
£24–34

Lichfield to Preston by train

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2h 36mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Lichfield to Preston.

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Distance: 93.2 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

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

You can take a train from Lichfield City to Preston via Lichfield Trent Valley and Crewe in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via The Square Peg and Newhall St in around 5h 46m.

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