There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Chichester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Preston - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from London Victoria to Chichestertrain London Victoria - Havant / ...
4h 17m£59–259Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B18
- Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Marketbus B25
8h 55m£47–65Drive 258.7 mi
- Drive from Preston to Chichestercar 258.7 mi
4h 39m£63–91Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Chichestertrain
4h 35m£88–193Train
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Centraltrain
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Chichestertrain
7h 19m£49–219Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the train from London Victoria to Chichestertrain
5h 34m£80–290Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
- Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Chichestertrain
7h 17m£108–323
Preston to Chichester by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Chichester is to bus which costs £45 - £65 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Chichester is to train via London which takes 4h 17m and costs £55 - £260.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Chichester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Market via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Chichester. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Chichester via Euston station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Preston and Chichester is 281 miles. The road distance is 260.3 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Chichester without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 17m and costs £55 - £260.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Preston to Chichester, including transfers.
Preston to Chichester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Preston to Chichester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Preston to Chichester is to train via London which takes 4h 17m and costs £55 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £65 and takes 8h 55m.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Chichester, England?
You can take a train from Preston to Chichester via London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Market via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 8h 55m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–140
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–170
Flights from Newcastle to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–200
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–140
Flights from Newcastle to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–200
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Newcastle to Southampton Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–310
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–220
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £270–310
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Victoria to Chichester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–45
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from Southampton Central to Chichester
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Preston to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–24
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–23
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–180
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- bookings@westcoastrailways.net
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Market
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Preston to Chichester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.
Preston to Chichester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Chichester is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Preston to Chichester.
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