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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Bucharest is to train and bus which costs $45 - $75 and takes 24h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Bucharest is to train and fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $140 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bucharest via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Bucuresti Nord via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Est, München Hbf and Wien Westbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 45m.

How far is it from Preston to Bucharest?

The distance between Preston and Bucharest is 2357 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Bucharest without a car is to train and bus which takes 24h 32m and costs $45 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Preston to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Bucharest bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Bucharest train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Bucharest?

The best way to get from Preston to Bucharest is to train which takes 36h 45m and costs $500 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $210 and takes 37h 45m.

Where does the Preston to Bucharest bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Preston and Bucharest?

Bucharest is 2h ahead of Preston. It is currently 9:22 PM in Preston and 11:22 PM in Bucharest.

Where does the Preston to Bucharest train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5328+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Preston to Bucharest - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Preston to Bucharest by train, plane, bus, train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car train, busferry, 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 to Bucharest Otopeni
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane MAN - OTP
6h 47m
$146–342
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Oborbus
24h 32m
$45–74
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Muenchen Hbftrain Tgv
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
5. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
36h 45m
$504–1,247
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Preston to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bucharestcar
28h 7m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LBA - OTP
8h 21m
$159–423
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BHX - OTP
7h 58m
$142–495
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane MAN - BBU
9h 33m
$154–265
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
37h 45m
$186–208
Train, bus via London
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Preston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from London Stonebridge to Bucureşti Autogara Oborbus
2d 2h
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the busferry from Manchester Piccadilly to Bucharestbusferry
2d 19h
$95–234
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Bucharestcar
29h 19m
$538–847

Preston to Bucharest by train and foot

7Weekly Services

36h 45mAverage Duration

$504Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,356.7 km
Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Bucharest, Romania?

You can take a train from Preston to Bucuresti Nord via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, and Wien Westbahnhof in around 36h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bucharest via London Victoria in around 37h 45m.

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