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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Cranfield is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Cranfield is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Cranfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Cranfield. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at War Memorial via Manchester Central Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Preston to Cranfield?

The distance between Preston and Cranfield is 179 miles. The road distance is 172.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Cranfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £60 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Preston to Cranfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Cranfield bus from?

Preston to Cranfield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Preston to Cranfield?

The best way to get from Preston to Cranfield is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Preston to Cranfield bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Cranfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Cranfield is 172 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Preston to Cranfield.

Where can I stay near Cranfield?

There are 1045+ hotels available in Cranfield.

Preston to Cranfield - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Cranfield 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 Milton Keynes Centraltrain Preston - London Euston / ...
4h 2m
£63–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540 / ...
5h 38m
£35–84
Drive 171.1 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Cranfieldcar 171.1 mi
2h 59m
£43–62
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
4. Take the bus from Central station to War Memorialbus
5h 41m
£80–251
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Central station to War Memorialbus C1 / ...
4h 22m
£60–106

Preston to Cranfield by train and bus

61Weekly Services

4h 2mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 177.8 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Milton Keynes Central every 3 hours. Tickets cost £55–95 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to War Memorial via Manchester Central Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 5h 38m.

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