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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Brest is to bus which costs €60 - €200 and takes 27h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Brest is to train and fly which takes 8h 28m and costs €120 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Brest?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Brest. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Brest via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Brest?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Brest. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Brest via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.

How far is it from Preston to Brest?

The distance between Preston and Brest is 1396 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Brest without a car is to train which takes 10h 33m and costs €180 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 10h 33m to get from Preston to Brest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Brest bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Brest train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Brest?

The best way to get from Preston to Brest is to train which takes 10h 33m and costs €180 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €200 and takes 27h 1m.

Where does the Preston to Brest bus arrive?

Preston to Brest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Preston and Brest?

Brest is 1h ahead of Preston. It is currently 4:26 PM in Preston and 5:26 PM in Brest.

Where does the Preston to Brest train arrive?

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

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

Book your Preston to Brest train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Preston to Brest?

Book your Preston to Brest bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Brest?

There are 1269+ hotels available in Brest.

Preston to Brest - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, car ferry, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Brest by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car ferry, plane, or car train

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

Train
best
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 Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to BrestTgv
10h 33m
€189–682
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals540 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Brest - SNCF Train Station
26h 15m
€52–222
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Poole
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Brest
14h 4m
€141–207
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)MAN - BES
8h 28m
€123–310
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Brest
27h 1m
€62–192
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Preston to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brest
12h 17m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)BHX - BES
11h 25m
€132–367

Preston to Brest by train, foot, and subway

64Weekly Services

10h 33mAverage Duration

€189Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,396 km
Duration: 10h 33m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Brest, France?

You can take a train from Preston to Brest via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Brest via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 27h 1m.

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