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

The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Preston is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 1h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Preston is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Middlesbrough and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Middlesbrough station to Preston. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Express Lounge and arriving at Gardner Street via Piccadilly Gardens and Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Middlesbrough and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Preston. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough and arriving at Preston via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Middlesbrough to Preston?

The distance between Middlesbrough and Preston is 150 miles. The road distance is 102.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £50 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Middlesbrough to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Preston bus from?

Middlesbrough to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Express Lounge.

Where do I catch the Middlesbrough to Preston train from?

Middlesbrough to Preston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.

Train or bus from Middlesbrough to Preston?

The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Preston is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 36 bus and line 125 bus, which costs £26 - £60 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Middlesbrough to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Middlesbrough to Preston train arrive?

Middlesbrough to Preston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Middlesbrough to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Middlesbrough to Preston is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Middlesbrough to Preston.

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

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

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Middlesbrough to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 36 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
3h 32m
£52–94
Drive 101.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Middlesbrough to Prestoncar 101.9 mi
1h 58m
£25–36
Bus, line 36 bus, line 125 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Bolton Interchangebus 36 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Gardner Streetbus 125
6h 27m
£27–55
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Leedstrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
3h 51m
£50–91

Middlesbrough to Preston by train

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3h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 149.3 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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

You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Preston via Manchester Oxford Road in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Gardner Street via Manchester Central Coach Station, Piccadilly Gardens, and Bolton Interchange in around 6h 27m.

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