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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Barking is to train and bus which costs £17 - £85 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Barking is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £45 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Barking?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Barking. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at North Street via O2 Centre and Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Barking?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Barking station. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Barking station via King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Preston to Barking?

The distance between Preston and Barking is 219 miles. The road distance is 224.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Barking without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £45 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Preston to Barking, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Barking bus from?

Preston to Barking bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Barking train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Barking?

The best way to get from Preston to Barking is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £45 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £130 and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Preston to Barking bus arrive?

Preston to Barking bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where does the Preston to Barking train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Barking?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Barking is 225 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Preston to Barking.

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

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Where can I stay near Barking?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Preston - London Euston / ...
3h 1m
£48–206
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Preston - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 540 / ...
7h 5m
£18–84
Drive 223.3 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Barkingcar 223.3 mi
3h 59m
£55–79
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 7m
£74–259
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Uk030
8h 28m
£20–125
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
5h 10m
£198–479
Train to Liverpool, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LPL - LCY
5h 32m
£236–737
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
5h
£95–311

Preston to Barking by train, foot, and subway

235Weekly Services

3h 1mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 217.9 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £45–210 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centre hourly. Tickets cost £17–55 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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