What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Charing Cross?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Charing Cross is to bus which costs £15 - £45 and takes 6h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Charing Cross?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Charing Cross is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £55 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Charing Cross?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Charing Cross. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Trafalgar Square via Shudehill Interchange and O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Charing Cross?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Charing Cross station. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Charing Cross station via Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

How far is it from Preston to Charing Cross?

The distance between Preston and Charing Cross is 211 miles. The road distance is 218.2 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Charing Cross without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Charing Cross without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £55 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Charing Cross?

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Preston to Charing Cross, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Charing Cross bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Charing Cross train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Charing Cross?

The best way to get from Preston to Charing Cross is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs £55 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £45 and takes 6h 46m.

Where does the Preston to Charing Cross bus arrive?

Preston to Charing Cross bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Preston to Charing Cross train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Charing Cross?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Charing Cross is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Preston to Charing Cross.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Charing Cross?

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Where can I stay near Charing Cross?

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

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

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 EustonPreston - London Euston / ...
2h 18m
£56–216
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk030
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 CentreUk023 / ...
6h 46m
£16–44
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester PiccadillyBlackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Arch540 / ...
6h 33m
£19–61
Drive 216.9 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Charing Cross216.9 mi
3h 51m
£55–79
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3h 50m
£74–263
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)MAN - LCY
5h 58m
£201–440
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)LPL - LHR
5h 57m
£123–363
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
4h 48m
£93–303

Preston to Charing Cross by train and subway

218Weekly Services

2h 18mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 209.4 mi
Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Charing Cross, Greater London, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £50–220 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Trafalgar Square via Shudehill Interchange and O2 Centre in around 6h 46m.

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