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How to get fromPreston to Cranfieldby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Cranfield by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train Preston - London Euston / ...
    3h 48m
    £30–134

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 540 / ...
    5h 26m
    £29–59

  3. Drive 171.1 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Cranfieldcar car 171.1 mi
    2h 59m
    £42–60

  4. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus
    6h 7m
    £85–257

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bletchleytrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston
    7h
    £29–55

  6. Train, fly to Luton Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane MAN - LTN
    6h 47m
    £65–167

Preston to Cranfield by train and bus

Calendar61Weekly Services
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 £26–130 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to War Memorial via Shudehill Interchange, Chorlton Street Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 5h 26m.

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