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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Consett is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Consett is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Consett?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Consett station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stn and arriving at Consett Bus Station Stand G via Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Preston to Consett?

The distance between Preston and Consett is 165 miles. The road distance is 105.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Consett without a car is to train and line 47 bus which takes 3h 50m and costs £23 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Preston to Consett, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Consett bus from?

Preston to Consett bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stn station.

Train or bus from Preston to Consett?

The best way to get from Preston to Consett is to bus which takes 5h 22m and costs £21 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £23 - £85 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Preston to Consett bus arrive?

Preston to Consett bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Can I drive from Preston to Consett?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Consett is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Preston to Consett.

Where can I stay near Consett?

There are 989+ hotels available in Consett.

Preston to Consett - 4 ways to travel via train, line 47 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Consett by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 47 bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Metrocentretrain
3. Take the bus from Metrocentre Interchange to Consett Bus Station Stand Dbus 47 / ...
3h 50m
£24–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sutton Streetbus 177
5h 22m
£21–39
Drive 104.8 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Consettcar 104.8 mi
2h 8m
£26–37
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain Blackpool North - York / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
4h 5m
£24–81

Preston to Consett by train and bus

195Weekly Services

3h 50mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 163.6 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Stn to Consett Bus Station Stand G via Manchester Central Coach Station, Sutton Street, and Bus Station Stand F in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Consett Bus Station Stand G via Leeds, Durham, and Bus Station Stand F in around 4h 5m.

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