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

The cheapest way to get from Peterborough to Preston is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Peterborough to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Peterborough and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Preston. However, there are services departing from Peterborough and arriving at Preston via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Peterborough to Preston?

The distance between Peterborough and Preston is 171 miles. The road distance is 162.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Peterborough to Preston without a car is to train via Leeds which takes 3h 40m and costs £40 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Peterborough to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Peterborough to Preston train from?

Peterborough to Preston train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.

Where does the Peterborough to Preston train arrive?

Peterborough to Preston train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Peterborough to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Peterborough to Preston is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Peterborough to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2181+ hotels available in Preston.

Peterborough to Preston - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Peterborough to Preston by train, car, or plane

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Train via Leeds
best
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
3h 40m
£40–93
Train via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain Rugby - Preston / ...
4h 19m
£26–135
Drive 161.1 mi
1. Drive from Peterborough to Prestoncar 161.1 mi
3h 1m
£40–57
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 13m
£75–409
Train
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
4h 14m
£39–167

Peterborough to Preston by train

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Distance: 169.7 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Peterborough to Preston via Leeds in around 3h 40m.

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