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

The cheapest way to get from Oakham to Preston is to bus which costs £13 - £40 and takes 7h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oakham to Preston is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Oakham and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Oakham station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via St Mary's Way, Greyfriar Gate and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Oakham and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Oakham to Preston. However, there are services departing from Oakham and arriving at Preston via Nuneaton and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Oakham to Preston?

The distance between Oakham and Preston is 157 miles. The road distance is 137.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oakham to Preston without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 17m and costs £50 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Oakham to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oakham to Preston bus from?

Oakham to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Greyfriar Gate station.

Where do I catch the Oakham to Preston train from?

Oakham to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oakham station.

Train or bus from Oakham to Preston?

The best way to get from Oakham to Preston is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 17m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £40 and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Oakham to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oakham to Preston train arrive?

Oakham to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Nuneaton station.

Can I drive from Oakham to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Oakham to Preston is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Oakham to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Oakham to Preston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Oakham to Preston by train, bus, or car

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Oakham to Nuneatontrain
2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
3h 17m
£54–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Greyfriar Gate to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus Uk030
7h 39m
£14–37
Drive 136.4 mi
1. Drive from Oakham to Prestoncar 136.4 mi
2h 33m
£34–49
Train
1. Take the train from Oakham to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 48m
£29–143
Train #2
1. Take the train from Oakham to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
5h 22m
£26–109

Oakham to Preston by train

127Weekly Trains

3h 17mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Oakham to Preston.

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Distance: 156.2 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Oakham, District of Rutland, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Oakham to Preston via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Windsor Street, St Mary's Way, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Greyfriar Gate, and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 39m.

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