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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Balham is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 7h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Balham is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £45 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Balham?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Balham Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Marble Arch Station / Park Lane and The Pavement. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Balham?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Balham station. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Balham Station via Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Preston to Balham?

The distance between Preston and Balham is 218 miles. The road distance is 221.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Balham without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £45 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Preston to Balham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Balham bus from?

Preston to Balham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Balham train from?

Preston to Balham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Balham?

The best way to get from Preston to Balham is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs £45 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £22 - £50 and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Preston to Balham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Balham train arrive?

Preston to Balham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Preston to Balham?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Balham is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Preston to Balham.

Where can I stay near Balham?

There are 20683+ hotels available in Balham.

Preston to Balham - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Balham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Preston - London Euston / ...
2h 41m
£49–216
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus 540 / ...
6h 49m
£22–50
Drive 220.7 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Balhamcar 220.7 mi
4h 5m
£54–78
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4h 11m
£77–243
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk030
7h 9m
£22–40
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
6h 3m
£76–203
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4h 53m
£91–293
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LPL - LHR
6h 48m
£136–404

Preston to Balham by train and subway

227Weekly Services

2h 41mAverage Duration

£49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 216.7 mi
Duration: 2h 41m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £45–220 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Balham Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Marble Arch, Marble Arch Station / Park Lane, and The Pavement in around 6h 49m.

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