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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Athens is to bus which costs €120 - €170 and takes 42h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Athens is to train and fly which takes 8h 2m and costs €80 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Athens. However, there are services departing from Coach Stn and arriving at Athens Karaiskaki Square via Manchester, Coach Station, Bucharest and Thessaloniki Monastiriou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 1m.

How far is it from Preston to Athens?

The distance between Preston and Athens is 2737 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Athens without a car is to train and bus which takes 39h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Preston to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Athens bus from?

Preston to Athens bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stn station.

Where does the Preston to Athens bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Preston and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Preston. It is currently 5:01 PM in Preston and 7:01 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12355+ hotels available in Athens.

Preston to Athens - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Preston to Athens by train, plane, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)MAN - ATH
8h 2m
€83–205
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhof83 / ...
4. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Tirana
5. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraias
39h 29m
Train, bus via Sankt Pölten
1. Take the train from Preston to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to St.Poelten HbfNj
4. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Kumanovo
5. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
6. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
44h 7m
€317–847
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Preston to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Athens
33h 24m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Athens International Airport (ATH)BHX - ATH
9h 17m
€97–277
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Athens International Airport (ATH)LTN - ATH
9h 35m
€134–518
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Manchester Central Coach Station181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessaloniki
4. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens Karaiskaki Square
42h 1m
€123–166
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Preston to London Euston
2. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tirana
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athens
45h 49m
Train, bus #3
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchange
2. Take the bus from Bradford to Praha, ÚAN Florenc
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athens
2d 11h
€160–292
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Athens
34h 31m
€619–967

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

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Distance: 2,736.8 km
Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Athens, Greece?

You can take a bus from Coach Stn to Athens Karaiskaki Square via Manchester, Coach Station, Bucharest, Thessaloniki, and Thessaloniki Monastiriou in around 42h 1m.

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