There are 5 ways to get from Peterborough to Preston by train, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Peterborough to LeedsLondon Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to PrestonYork - Blackpool North / ...
3h 40m£41–95Train via Birmingham
cheapest- Take the train from Peterborough to Birmingham New StreetStansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to PrestonRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 13m£29–134Drive 161.1 mi
- Drive from Peterborough to Preston161.1 mi
3h£40–57Train, fly
- Take the train from Peterborough to King's Cross
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
5h 18m£79–309Train #2
- Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester PiccadillyNorwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to PrestonManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
4h 13m£38–133
Peterborough to Preston by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Peterborough to Preston is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Peterborough to Preston is to drive which takes 3h and costs £35 - £60.
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.
The distance between Peterborough and Preston is 171 miles. The road distance is 162.1 miles.
The best way to get from Peterborough to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £40 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Peterborough to Preston, including transfers.
Peterborough to Preston train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Preston train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Peterborough to Preston is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Peterborough to Preston.
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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.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–170
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Peterborough to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Peterborough to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £21–85
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–30
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–18
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Peterborough to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–45
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Peterborough to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–85
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
Train from Peterborough to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–40
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–27
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–18
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Peterborough to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–80
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–120
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
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