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

The cheapest way to get from London to Preston is to bus which costs £21 - £110 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Preston is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £40 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between London and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Preston Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between London and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Euston and arriving at Preston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from London to Preston?

The distance between London and Preston is 209 miles. The road distance is 220.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Preston without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £40 - £120.

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

The train from London Euston to Preston takes 2h 9m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the London to Preston bus from?

London to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Preston train from?

London to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from London to Preston?

The best way to get from London to Preston is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the London to Preston bus arrive?

London to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the London to Preston train arrive?

London to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from London to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Preston is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from London to Preston.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 1000+ hotels available in Preston.

London to Preston - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from London to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Preston / ...
2h 9m
£40–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Preston Bus Stationbus Uk030
6h 40m
£21–110
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
6h 25m
£42–100
Drive 219.3 mi
1. Drive from London to Prestoncar 219.3 mi
3h 47m
£55–79
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
3h 28m
£74–261
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 21m
£110–247

London to Preston by train

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Distance: 207.8 mi
Duration: 2h 9m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 25m.

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