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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Preston is to bus which costs £9 - £29 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Preston is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Preston. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Preston via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Preston?

The distance between Nottingham and Preston is 114 miles. The road distance is 104.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Preston without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £21 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Nottingham to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Preston bus from?

Nottingham to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nottingham station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Preston train from?

Nottingham to Preston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Preston?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Preston is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £21 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £29 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Nottingham to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nottingham to Preston train arrive?

Nottingham to Preston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Preston is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Nottingham to Preston.

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

Book your Nottingham to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2122+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Preston / ...
2h 48m
£22–82
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nottingham to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus Uk030
4h 50m
£9–28
Drive 103.6 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Prestoncar 103.6 mi
2h 13m
£26–37
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Leedstrain Nottingham - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
4h 14m
£27–110

Nottingham to Preston by train

103Weekly Trains

2h 48mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nottingham to Preston.

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Distance: 113.5 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Preston via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nottingham to Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange in around 4h 50m.

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